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- ↑ Albawaba, published 30 July 2018, Lebanon's Sidon Sees Largest Underwater ‘Garden’ in Med, albawaba.com; Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ↑ "Tyre | Ancient City & Historical Site | Britannica". 17 August 2024.
