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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Ptolemais-Tyre

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Ptolemais-Tyre
Roman-era harbor city ruins in northern coastal Israel


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 09:15
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Akko (Acre), northern Israel coast, Mediterranean
  • Historical periods: Hellenistic through Roman and Byzantine eras
  • Known for: Strategic port city, glass production, and maritime trade
  • Current status: Archaeological site with limited surface remains

Ptolemais-Tyre was a significant harbor city in the eastern Mediterranean, serving as a major commercial and administrative hub ...

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