Tyre is the fifth largest city in Lebanon after Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, and Baalbek. [5] It is the capital of the Tyre District in the South Governorate.

Jan 9, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Nov 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.

Oct 17, 2022 · Few cities in the world can boast a history as lengthy and as storied as the city port of Tyre, which resides in modern-day Lebanon. Throughout thousands of years, the city has …

Aug 6, 2024 · How to spend a day in Tyre, Lebanon? Start your day exploring the ancient ruins at the Al-Bass Archaeological Site, marveling at the Roman Hippodrome and the old archways. …

Jan 26, 2015 · According to tradition, the city of Tyre was founded in 2750 B.C., and is considered one of the world’s oldest metropolises. For much of its history, Tyre has played an important …

Ancient Tyre, a historic city situated on the Mediterranean coast in present-day Lebanon, boasts a rich and multifaceted history that stretches back over thousands of years. Founded by the …

Nov 18, 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. …

Lebanon got independence in 1943, and Tyre became part of the new country. The city grew as an important port and cultural place. But after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, many Palestinian …