# Sidon

## Facts

Sidon is an ancient city in the land of Canaan, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in a region that is now part of the country of Lebanon. 

* The modern city of Sidon is located north of Tyre and south of Beirut.
* Sidon was named after the firstborn son of Canaan, who was a great-grandson of Noah.
* Ancient Sidon was located outside of Israel, and its inhabitants were mostly Gentiles.
* In the Bible, Sidon is closely associated with the city of Tyre, and both cities were known for their wealth and the immoral lifestyles of their people.