Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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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Defensive Structures
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