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Tyre, Lebanon
33.2708° N, 35.1961° E
About
Tyre, located in modern Lebanon, is an archaeologically significant site known for its continuous habitation since the Bronze Age. It was a major Phoenician city-state and played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade due to its strategic harbors. The city saw various phases of occupation, including Persian and Hellenistic periods, with notable events such as its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE. The Roman period brought monumental constructions, and its remains, including the Tyre Hippodrome, contributed to its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1984. Tyre's historical significance is intertwined with its contributions to maritime trade and cultural exchanges across the ancient world.
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Historical Timeline
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Founding of Tyre
2750 BCE
Phoenician Prominence
900 BCE
Persian Rule
572 BCE
Conquest by Alexander
332 BCE
Roman Period
0 CE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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