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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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