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## Facts: ##
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Tyre was an ancient Canaanite city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in a region that is now part of the modern-day country of Lebanon. Its people were called "Tyrians."
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Tyre was an ancient Canaanite city located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in a region that is now part of the modern-day country of Lebanon. Its people were called "Tyrians."
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* Part of the city was located on an island in the sea, about one kilometer from the mainland.
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* Because of its location and its valuable natural resources, such as cedar trees, Tyre had a prosperous trading industry and was very wealthy.
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* King Hiram of Tyre sent wood from cedar trees and skilled laborers to help build a palace for King David.
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* Years later, Hiram also sent King Solomon wood and skilled laborers to help build the temple. Solomon paid him with large amounts of wheat and olive oil.
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* Tyre was often associated with the nearby ancient city of Sidon. These were the most important cities of the region of Canaan called Phoenicia.
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* Part of the city was also located on an island in the sea, about one kilometer from the coast.
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* Because of its location and valuable natural resources such as cedar trees, Tyre had a prosperous trading industry and was very wealthy.
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* King Hiram of Tyre sent wood from cedar trees and skilled laborers for building a palace for King David.
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* Years later, Hiram also gave King Solomon wood and skilled laborers for building the temple. Solomon paid him with large amounts of wheat and olive oil.
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* Tyre was often associated with the nearby ancient city of Sidon. These were the most important cities of the region of Canaan called Phoenicia.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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