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sidon

/ˈsaɪ.dən/

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noun

/ˈsaɪ.dən/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к главному городу древней Финикии, значимому историческому и археологическому объекту.

A proper noun referring to the main city of ancient Phoenicia, a significant historical and archaeological site.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Phoenician cityC1formal

    A major city-state of ancient Phoenicia, located on the Mediterranean coast in present-day Lebanon, known for its maritime trade and purple dye industry.

    ruСидон

    • Sidon was one of the most important cities in ancient Phoenicia.
    • The merchants of Sidon traded glass and purple dye across the Mediterranean.
    • Archaeologists have uncovered ancient ruins in Sidon dating back thousands of years.