In 333B.C. Alexander set out to conquer Tyre, a stratigic coastal base fought over by the Persians and the Greeks. It is the largest and most important city of Phoenicia on the Mediteranian coast as well as an island with 2 natural harbors. the island was half a mile from the coast and had high walls of about 200 feet above the see. Alexander did not have a big navey so he wanted to take the city and prevent the Persians from taking the harbor. The Persian surrendered and Alexander took their navy and that of Cyprus and laid siege to Tyre for seven months, but Tyre resisted. Alexander then built a causeway and batered the city until it surrendered.
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