Sidon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sidon
صيدا
Saida
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 Sidon
Location in Lebanon
Sidon
Location in West and Central Asia
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| Country |  Lebanon |
| Governorate | South Governorate |
| District | Sidon District |
| Area | |
| • City | 3 sq mi (7 km2) |
| • Metro | 10 sq mi (25 km2) |
| Population | |
| • City | 80,000 |
| • Metro | 266,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Sidon, or Saida 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
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Persian style bull protome found in Sidon gives testimony of the Aecheminid rule and influence. Marble, 5th century BC
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The Peutinger Map showing Tyre and Sidon in the 4th century
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Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in AD 1228
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Sidon with a view of the Mediterranean coast
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Alleyway inside the Old Souks.
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The Castle of St. Louis.
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Inside Khan El Franj.
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Soap on display inside Sidon Soap Museum
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The Ziri Island
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Alleyway inside the Old City of Sidon.
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Clothing stores in Sidon's city center
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Public beach near the Saida International Stadium
