Sidon

• Sidon is an ancient port city located on the river Sayniq 25 miles (40km) south of Beirut. It is the third largest city in Lebanon.
• During the Roman period it was known as Colonia Aurelia Pia Sidon.

History

• Sidon was one of the main Ports of Ancient Phoenicia along with Arwad and Tyre in the Levant.
• When in 332 BCE Alexander the Great invaded Syria, Arwad and Sidon became allies and sent their ships to help the Greek siege of Tyre.

Phoenician Sites

• Temple of Eshmun
  • The Ruins are located 1.4 miles (2km) to the north of Sidon on the river Awali.
  • The Temple was dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician God of Healing.

Sidon, Lebanon