The Modern South Part Of Tyre
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Channel: Hussein Kefel · 2011 · Travel & Events
Tyre juts out from the coast of the Mediterranean and is located about 80 km (50 miles) south of Beirut and just 11 km to Cana Village where Prophet Jesus (Isa) peace be upon him made one of his miracles by turning water into wine. . The name of the city means "rock after the rocky formation on which the town was originally built. The adjective for Tyre is Tyrian, and the inhabitants are Tyrians. Tyre is an ancient Phoenician city and the legendary birthplace of Europa and Elissa (Dido). Today it is the fourth largest city in Lebanon and houses one of the nation's major ports. Tourism is a major industry. The city has a number of ancient sites, including its Roman Hippodrome which was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1979 Thanks for watching www.TheLivePicture.com
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