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.

Sep 17, 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 …

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 …

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 …

Tyre (/ ˈtaɪər /; Arabic: صُور, romanized: Ṣūr; Phoenician: 𐤑𐤓, romanized: Ṣūr; Hebrew: צוֹר, romanized: Ṣōr; Ancient Greek: Τύρος, romanized: Týros) is a city in Lebanon, and one of the …

Mar 1, 2016 · One of the most important coastal cities in Lebanon is Tyre (referred to as Sour in Arabic), located in the country’s Southern Province. Often referred to as Sayidat Al-Bihar …

Feb 8, 2024 · Tyre is the base of the UNIFIL headquarters which operates in the south of the country, and monitors the border region between Lebanon, Israel and the Occupied …