Tyre, Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBTyre, Lebanon. Coordinates: 33°16′15″N 35°11′46″E. Tyre ( / ˈtaɪər /; Arabic: صُور, romanized : Ṣūr; Phoenician: 𐤑𐤓, romanized: Ṣūr; Greek: Τύρος, translit. Týros) is a city in Lebanon, one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, [1] though in medieval times for some centuries by just a small population.
Tyre | Ancient City & Historical Site | Britannica
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Main road through the ruins of ancient Tyre, Lebanon. Tyre, town on the Mediterranean coast of southern Lebanon, located 12 miles (19 km) north of the modern border with Israel and 25 miles (40 km) south of Sidon (modern Ṣaydā). It was a major Phoenician seaport from about 2000 bce through the Roman period.
History of Tyre, Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBSituated in the Levant on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Tyre became the leading city of the Phoenician civilization in 969 BC with the reign of the Tyrian king Hiram I, the city of Tyre alongside its Phoenician homeland are also credited with numerous innovations in shipbuilding, navigation, industry, agriculture, and government.
Tyre - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon) is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back over 4,000 years, during which it has been inhabited almost continuously. It was one of the most important, and at times the dominant, city of Phoenicia, whose citizens claimed it had been founded by the great god Melqart.
The Phoenician city of Tyre - Ancient Origins
WEBJan 26, 2015 · The Arab conquests in A.D. 636, however, created new ruling dynasties. In A.D. 1124, the city was retaken by the Crusaders, and became one of their strongholds in the Levant until its fall at the end of the 13 th century. As of today, Tyre is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its archaeological value.
12 Best Things to do in Tyre, Lebanon: Must-See Attractions
WEB1. Ancient Hippodrome. One of the standout attractions in Tyre is its Ancient Hippodrome. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a testament to the city’s significance during Roman times. Once a venue for chariot races, the Hippodrome was a significant site.
Tyre – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBTyre (Arabic: Sour صُوْر) is the fourth-largest city in Lebanon. It is particularly noteworthy for its stunning and clean beaches (unlike those at Sidon) as well as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture in the world. Situated on a peninsula, it is the largest city in the south of the country after Sidon.
Tyre - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBLocated on the southern coast of Lebanon, 83 km south of Beirut, the antique town of Tyre was the great Phoenician city that reigned over the seas and founded prosperous colonies such as Cadiz and Carthage and according to legend, was the place of …
10 Things to Do in Tyre (Sour), Lebanon - Travel Tramp
WEBAug 8, 2023 · 1. Visit the Tyre Hippodrome. The Tyre Hippodrome, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman hippodromes in existence.
5 Things to do in Tyre - Lebanon Traveler
WEBJun 27, 2015 · 5 Things to do in Tyre. June 27, 2015. Lebanon’s historic southern city is well known for its impressive ruins and long stretch of sandy beach, but there is so much more to see. LT reveals five alternative things to do in the Tyre region this summer. 1.Glass blowing heritage.
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