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Sidon with an old seaside castle at the front

Sidon, or Saida (Arabic: صيدا, Saydā; Greek: Σιδώνα, Hebrew: צִידוֹן, Zaydo'wn), is the third biggest city in Lebanon. It is in the southern part of Lebanon at the waterside of the Mediterranean Sea. The name "Sidon" means a fishery.

History

Sidon came to existence in 4000 BC, and it was one of the most important cities of Phoenicia. From here, a great trading empire of the Mediterranean area was made. It was known for people who were good in making glass and purple cloth dyes. Glass making was a very important business in Sidon during in the Phoenician time, and it was done in big numbers. And, making of purple cloth dye was almost as important as glass making.

Images for kids

  • Protome from Eshmun Sanctuary

    Persian style bull protome found in Sidon gives testimony of the Aecheminid rule and influence. Marble, 5th century BC

  • Roman era Phonesia

    The Peutinger Map showing Tyre and Sidon in the 4th century

  • SidonSeaCastle

    Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in AD 1228

  • Sidon-coast

    Sidon with a view of the Mediterranean coast

  • Carpsaida

    Alleyway inside the Old Souks.

  • St. Louis Castle, Sidon

    The Castle of St. Louis.

  • Sidon2009c

    Inside Khan El Franj.

  • Soap Museum

    Soap on display inside Sidon Soap Museum

  • Ziri

    The Ziri Island

  • Oldcitysaida

    Alleyway inside the Old City of Sidon.

  • Saidasouk

    Clothing stores in Sidon's city center

  • Saida International Stadium with beachgoers

    Public beach near the Saida International Stadium

  • Shrinepeter

    Shrine commemorating the last meeting place between St. Paul and St. Peter inside the Old City of Sidon.


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