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tyre


states: [lebanon]

category: cultural

year: 1984

location: City and District of Tyre, Governorate of South Lebanon

region: Arab States

latitude/longitude: 33.2719400000, 35.1944400000

Tyre

Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lebanon, is an ancient coastal city renowned for its rich historical and archaeological legacy. It boasts well-preserved Roman ruins, including a grand hippodrome, an expansive necropolis, and a monumental archway, alongside remnants of Phoenician civilization, such as its famed purple dye production. This site exemplifies centuries of cultural exchange and urban development in the Mediterranean.

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