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Divers return to Tyre's underwater ruins after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Ancient Phoenician and Roman archaeological sites off Lebanon's coast draw visitors again as tourism rebuilds post-conflict.

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What to know

  • Tyre's submerged Phoenician, Greek, and Roman ruins survived the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict and are now drawing returning divers as tourism rebuilds.
  • Visitor numbers remain below prewar levels, but diving operators report interest increasing day by day.
  • Underwater archaeological sites lack sufficient legal protection; Lebanese authorities are developing laws and considering underwater parks to preserve and develop the sites for tourism.

“We were worried about the archaeological sites on land, which were affected by the war and the strikes, but at the same time we were also worried about the archaeological sites underwater, but thank God they were not affected.”

Yousef al-Jundi, Manager, Lebanon Diving Center · Philadelphia Inquirer ↗

Yousef al-Jundi Manager, Lebanon Diving CenterAli Badawi Lebanon Directorate General of AntiquitiesUNESCO World Heritage authority

Divers return to Tyre's underwater ruins after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Philadelphia Inquirer

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:25 PM ET
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    Officials outline challenges and plans to protect and develop underwater sites

    Ali Badawi of Lebanon's Directorate General of Antiquities acknowledges that underwater archaeological sites remain insufficiently protected but that authorities are conducting surveys and developing laws to ensure safety. Officials want to expand underwater tourism, including creation of underwater archaeological parks.

    “They're not very well protected. But we are trying very hard through surveys and research that we're conducting, and we're trying to develop laws to ensure their safety in the future.”
    — Ali Badawi
    • apnews.com

      Diving operators are reporting growing interest in the ancient ruins beneath the Mediterranean off Tyre, Lebanon. The city, known for its Roman and Phoenician history, is seeing a rise in visitors exploring the underwater archaeological sites after a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

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    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      Photos of divers exploring Tyre’s ancient ruins after the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire | World TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Divers explore ancient ruins beneath the Mediterranean off Tyre, Lebanon, as visitors return following… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Israel # International # World

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    Diving operators report rising interest in underwater archaeological sites

    With the ceasefire in place, visitors are returning to explore Tyre's submerged ruins—ancient walls, harbor structures, and a sunken road—beneath the Mediterranean. Yousef al-Jundi of the Lebanon Diving Center says interest is increasing day by day, though visitor numbers remain below prewar levels.

    “The diving season is not like it used to be before, but the number of people coming to dive to see the ruins is increasing day by day.”
    — Yousef al-Jundi
    1. 1 outlet Divers are returning to ancient Tyre’s submerged ruins, unscathed in Lebanon war

      first by Times of Israel, 2d ago

    2. 1 outlet Tyre’s ruins survived the strikes. Now divers are finding their way back underwater

      first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 3d ago

  3. background

    UNESCO places Tyre on World Heritage in Danger list — UNESCO's World Heritage Committee cites threat and damage caused by ongoing hostilities in placing Tyre on its List of World Heritage in Danger.

  4. background

    Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect — A ceasefire is established after intense Israeli airstrikes that heavily damaged Tyre, a coastal Lebanese city home to major Phoenician, Greek, and Roman archaeological remains.

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