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Tyre (/ ˈtaɪər /; Arabic: صُور, romanized: Ṣūr; Phoenician: 𐤑𐤓, romanized: Ṣūr; Hebrew: צוֹר, romanized: Ṣōr; Greek: Τύρος, translit. Týros) is a city in Lebanon, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, [1] though in medieval times for some centuries by just a small population.
Situated 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.
4 dni temu · 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.
23 lis 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.
17 wrz 2022 · Tyre (or Sour) is one of the oldest cities in the world, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a must-visit destination in South Lebanon! It’s known for its golden sand beach, rich history, delicious food, and much more!
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18 lis 2019 · With its stunningly clear blue water and expansive sandy beach, Tyre’s public beach is one of the cleanest in Lebanon, and is almost reminiscent of a Caribbean island. Unlike the beaches in Lebanon’s north, Tyre’s beach is made of a fine sand that makes for a perfect day on the shore.
Tyre (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.
