Lebanon
Historical Events
5000 - Human habitation
Human habitation in Lebanon dates back to 5000 BC.
3200 - Phoenician Era
Lebanon was part of the maritime civilization of Phoenicia from 3200 to 539 BC.
64 - Roman Empire
The region became part of the Roman Empire in 64 BC.
16th Century - Ottoman Rule
Lebanon came under Ottoman rule in the early 16th century.
1861 - Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate
The Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate was established as a proto-state for Maronite Christians under Ottoman reforms.
1918 - French Mandate
Following World War I, Lebanon fell under the French Mandate, leading to the establishment of Greater Lebanon.
1943 - Independence
Lebanon gained independence from Free France in 1943.
1975 - Lebanese Civil War
The Lebanese Civil War broke out, lasting until 1990.
1976 - Syria Occupation
Syria began its military occupation of Lebanon in 1976.
1985 - Israel Occupation
Israel occupied parts of Lebanon starting in 1985.
2000 - End of Israeli Occupation
Israel's military occupation of Lebanon ended in 2000.
2005 - End of Syrian Occupation
Syria's military occupation of Lebanon concluded in 2005.
2020 - Beirut Explosion
The Beirut explosion occurred, worsening Lebanon's economic and political crisis.