World Bank : Cultural heritage Project strengthens activity

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Located on the southern Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, Tyre is an idyllic coastal town with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Besieged by Alexander the Great, the city has an astonishing cultural heritage, centered on an ancient harbor that established the town as a thriving Phoenician trading port centuries ago. The harbor is still used by local fishermen, but fell into disrepair after years of conflict. Broken docks, brownfields, crumbling pavement, and an aging fishermen's marketplace were all evidence of a forgotten past.

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