This is the 18015th most frequent Russian word.
финикийские
"Финикийские" means "Phoenician" in English, relating to the ancient civilization of Phoenicia.
This sentence uses the adjective "финикийские" (Phoenician) to describe merchants, indicating their origin or cultural association.
Финикийские купцы были известны своей смекалкой и талантом в торговле.
Phoenician merchants were known for their ingenuity and talent in trade.
Here, "финикийские" (Phoenician) qualifies "морские маршруты" (sea routes), referring to the routes established or used by the Phoenicians.
На уроке истории мы изучали финикийские морские маршруты.
In the history lesson, we studied Phoenician sea routes.
In this sentence, the adjective "финикийские" (Phoenician) describes "корни" (origins), attributing the objects to the Phoenician civilization or culture.