Destruction of Tyre

The Destruction of Tyre refers to the historical event where the city of Tyre, located in present-day Lebanon, was besieged and ultimately destroyed by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. Tyre was a powerful and wealthy Phoenician city-state known for its maritime trade and strategic location. The siege lasted for seven months, during which Alexander employed various tactics, including the construction of a causeway to reach the island city.

Despite Tyre's formidable defenses, Alexander's army successfully breached the city's walls and sacked it. The destruction of Tyre marked a significant victory for Alexander and contributed to his conquest of the Persian Empire. The event also had far-reaching consequences for the region, altering the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean and solidifying Alexander's reputation as a military genius.