The Phoenicians' contributions to the ancient Near East included all EXCEPT a. the founding of the colony of Carthage b. a simplified alphabet system and system of writing

The Phoenicians' contributions to the ancient Near East included all of the options given here

Explanation:

The Phoenicians were an ancient civilization that was based in the Mediterranean and lived in a vast number of islands ranging the whole landmass that was drained into the Mediterranean area.

The Phoenicians were responsible for the founding of the City of Carthage in Africa after a great queen of the Phoenicians , Melissa settled the port city for her own concerns.

They were also responsible for the modern form of the alphabet which is still in use in European languages.

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