The City of Sidon

The City of Sidon

Sidon (Zidon, Saida, "fishery") is the third-largest city in Lebanon. Located 48 km south of Beirut, Sidon was one of the most famous cities of the ancient world but today it is one of the least well known - its archaeological relics have either been stolen and scattered or covered over by modern construction. There is evidence of human settlement at least as early as 4000 BCE and possibly going back to 6000 BCE.

References:

Cline, A. (n.d.). Sidon, lebanon. Retrieved from http://atheism.about.com/od/bibleplacescities/ig/Sidon-Lebanon-Phoenician-Photo/

The City of Tripoli

The City of Tripoli

Tripoli -Lebanon : From the earliest times Tripoli in North Lebanon was an unusual city due to its configuration for it was not one city but " three cities in one", hence its name Tripoli or the "Tri-city". Built on a rocky promontory on the East Mediterranean cost. Its geographical and strategic position was further enhanced by the presence of offshore islands and natural ports. Tripoli thus inevitably played and still playing a predominant role in political and economic developments in the region and the Middle East for over two millennia

References:

Saadi, S. (2000). Tripoli- lebanon. Retrieved from http://www.tripoli-lebanon.com/main.html