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Asia/Beirut |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located on the Mediterranean coast in southern Lebanon, Tyre is one of the world's oldest cities and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. An important city-state of the ancient Phoenician civilization, it was once a famous center for the trade in purple dyes and cedar wood, and its maritime trade network once stretched across the Mediterranean.
The city survives with a large number of archaeological remains, including a Roman-era arena, arched streets, Byzantine churches and Crusader castles. The unique landscape of Tyre's beaches intermingled with historical sites has made it an important tourist destination in Lebanon. Modern-day Tyre still retains its traditional fishing port and specializes in citrus cultivation and handicraft production.
Despite the devastation of many wars, Tyre is an important living museum for the study of ancient Mediterranean civilization, as the layers of civilization spanning 5,000 years are revealed through ongoing archaeological work.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.