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A major earthquake strikes Beirut, triggering a devastating tsunami that affects the coastal towns of Byzantine Phoenicia, causing thousands of deaths.
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551 Beirut earthquake
Earthquake off the Lebanese coast
The 551 Beirut earthquake occurred on 9 July with an estimated magnitude of about 7.5 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a devastating tsunami which affected the coastal towns of Byzantine…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Phoenicia under Roman rule
Period in the history of Lebanon from 64 BCE to the 7th century
Phoenicia under Roman rule describes the Phoenician city states ruled by Rome from 64 BCE to the Muslim conquests of the 7th century. The area around Berytus was the only Latin speaking and Romanized part of Aramaic-speaking Phoenicia.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
July 9
Day of the year
July 9 is the 190th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 175 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)