1. The city of Tyre was located on a fortified island. Tyre (now part of Lenanon) was a Phoenician port city, built about 800 meters from the shore, protected by walls up to 45 meters high. Photo: Pinterest.
2. Alexander had to build a long dike to attack. Without a navy, Alexander was forced to build a dike connecting the mainland to the island, both as a route to advance and as a foothold to attack the fortress. Photo: Pinterest.
3. The dike was destroyed many times. Tyre repeatedly counterattacked with fire and warships, causing the dike to be destroyed many times. However, the Macedonians persevered and rebuilt it with a more solid structure. Photo: Pinterest.
4. The siege lasted seven months. Taking place from January to July 332 BC, the siege of Tyre became one of the longest and most difficult battles of Alexander's career. Photo: Pinterest.
5. Alexander mobilized his navy from many places. He recruited warships from vassal states such as Sidon, Byblos, Rhodes and Cyprus, helping to break the blockade at sea. Photo: Pinterest.
6. The wall was breached by siege towers. Alexander built mobile siege towers as tall as the walls of Tyre, carrying catapults and archers to breach the wall and approach the city. Photo: Pinterest.
7. The final assault was brutal. As the Macedonians stormed the city, thousands of Tyre’s residents were killed or enslaved, reflecting Alexander’s anger after months of grueling sieges. Photo: Pinterest.
8. The city of Tyre became a Greek colony. After the victory, Alexander re-established Tyre as an important strategic port under Macedonian control, helping to consolidate his influence in the East. Photo: Pinterest.
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