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Alexandria to Aqaba: 7 oldest port cities in the world

Embark on a journey through history's oldest port cities, where trade, culture, and civilization converge at the water's edge

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Byblos (Jubayl), Lebanon

Byblos is often considered one of oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, dating back to around 5000 BCE. It served as a major trading hub for the ancient Phoenicians

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Sidon (Saida), Lebanon

Sidon is another ancient Phoenician city with a long history of maritime trade, dating back to around 4000 BCE

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Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba has a history dating back to ancient times and served as an important port for the Nabateans, Greeks, and Romans

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Jaffa (Yafo), Israel

Jaffa is an ancient port city with a history spanning over 4,000 years. It was a major port of entry to the Land of Israel throughout history

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Tyre (Sour), Lebanon

Tyre was a prominent Phoenician city known for its maritime trade and purple dye production. Its history dates back to around 2750 BCE

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Alexandria, Egypt

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, Alexandria became one of the most important cities in the ancient world and a major center of trade and culture

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Sousse (Hadrumetum), Tunisia

Sousse is an ancient city that served as a significant port in the ancient Carthaginian and Roman periods

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