Siege of Tyre

The Siege of Tyre occurred in 332 BC when Alexander the Great aimed to conquer the island city of Tyre, a major Phoenician trading hub. Tyre was heavily fortified and boasted strong walls, making it difficult to capture. After a seven-month siege, Alexander built a causeway to reach the island. He used siege engines and naval power to breach the city's defenses. Ultimately, Tyre fell, leading to significant loss of life and solidifying Alexander's reputation as a military genius. This victory allowed him to control trade routes in the eastern Mediterranean and expand his empire.