What was the phonecians system of writing known as?

The Phoenician system of writing is known as the Phoenician alphabet. This script is one of the earliest alphabets and consists of 22 consonantal letters, which represented sounds rather than ideas or objects. It was widely adopted and adapted by various cultures, influencing many later writing systems, including the Greek and Latin alphabets. The simplicity and efficiency of the Phoenician alphabet played a crucial role in the spread of literacy in the ancient world.