and its history: https://theconversation.com/the-port-of-beirut-vital-historic-centre-of-a-complex-city-144022
From the link:
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The blast, in the early evening of August 4, has been reported as having the force of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and is believed to have been fuelled by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the port.
While post-civil war Lebanons economy, infrastructure and basic services are already on their knees due to an unprecedented economic crisis, widespread public protest about believed government corruption and recently the COVID-19 pandemic, another portion of Lebanons crucial national infrastructure now lies in ruins. The port of Beirut handles 60% of Lebanons imports as well as the storage of its food and medical reserves.
The history of a port at Beirut stretches back to as far as the 15th century BC. In the 20th century, Beirut became a key seaport serving the oil trade and related passenger and cargo movements in the Levant and the Gulf.
The port has played a key role in Beiruts history and stands at the centre of the city, surrounded by some of its most important neighbourhoods.
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