The Ancient Port of Tyre

This stamp celebrates Lebanon's maritime economy, ancient seafaring history, and coastal crafts by illustrating the historic port of Tyre (Tyr), with traditional fishing boats floating along the shore and an urban stone coastline in the background. As one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and a legendary Phoenician metropolis, Tyre serves as a powerful symbol of trade, global connectivity, and maritime heritage. The scene carries an informative message of daily economic life and coastal identity, linking the contemporary republic's tradesmen directly to the ancient navigators who once charted the Mediterranean.