Sidon, also known as
Saida, is a
historic coastal city in Lebanon boasting a remarkable history of over 6,000
years. During the Phoenician
era, Sidon was a renowned center for glass manufacturing and the production
of the prized purple dye, symbolizing royalty and wealth. Over the centuries, Assyrians, Babylonians,
Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Crusaders have all left their mark on the city's
architecture and culture.