Tyrian purple, also known as Tyrian red, Phoenician purple, royal purple, imperial purple or imperial dye, is a reddish-purple natural dye. It is a secret... Read More...
Tyre's hippodrome dates to the second century. It is 90 meters wide, 480 meters long, had a capacity of about 20,000 people, and was built for chariot races. Th... Read More...
Although named after the legendary king Hiram, who may have reigned Tyre in the tenth century BCE, this tomb, which can be found near Hannaouiye (some six kilo... Read More...
Dating to the 3rd millennium BC, these atmospheric ruins cover a large area leading down to an ancient submerged harbours. Highlights include a street paved wit... Read More...
Glass crafting goes back to the 14th century B.C. as ovens from that period were discovered in Egypt, its alleged country of origin. Phoenicians sustained close... Read More...
Qana also spelled Cana or Kana, is a village in Southern Lebanon located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the city of Tyre.
Cana is celebrated as the sc... Read More...
The Romans constructed numerous aqueducts in order to bring water from distant sources into their cities and towns, supplying public baths, latrines, fount... Read More...
The Triumphal Arch of Tyre is one of the city's most impressive archaeological relics. The arch stands over a long avenue which has a necropolis on either side ... Read More...
