Underwater Ruins of Tyre Survive Conflict, Divers Return to Explore

Divers return to Tyre's sunken city as underwater archaeological sites remain intact after conflict. Discover the ancient history beneath the Mediterranean.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tyre, Lebanon — Beneath the Mediterranean waters off the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, divers swim past stone walls, ancient structures and a submerged road — remnants of parts of a city that once stood above the water.

With a fragile ceasefire in place after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, visitors are returning to Tyre, a city known for its Roman ruins and its much older Phoenician history. Diving operators report an increasing interest in the underwater archaeological sites, though visitor numbers remain below prewar levels.

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“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,” said Yousef al-Jundi, manager of the Lebanon Diving Center. The remains underwater are part of Tyre’s wider archaeological landscape, with UNESCO noting substantial submerged remains of the ancient city, including walls, harbor structures, and other artifacts along the former island and coastline.

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