bireme

(noun)

An ancient oared warship (galley) with two decks of oars, probably invented by the Phoenicians.

Related Terms

  • city-state
  • Phoenicia
  • Cyrus the Great
  • Alexander the Great

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  • The Phoenicians

    • The Phoenicians used the galley, a man-powered sailing vessel, and are credited with the invention of the bireme oared ship.
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