Tyre

Overview

According to legend, purple dye was invented in Tyre. This great Phoenician city ruled the seas and founded prosperous colonies such as Cadiz and Carthage, but its historical role declined at the end of the Crusades. There are important archaeological remains, mainly from Roman times.

Selection Criteria

(iii)

Components(1 location)

• •Tyre299

Details

Countries

Lebanon

ISO Codes

LB

Area

153.8 ha

Coordinates

33.2692, 35.1958