Economic and intellectual activities flourish in Lebanon…

Economic and intellectual activities flourish in Lebanon during the Pax Romana.

The inhabitants of the principal Phoenician cities of Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre are granted Roman citizenship.

These cities are centers of the pottery, glass, and purple dye industries; their harbors also serve  as warehouses for products imported from Syria, Persia, and India.

They export cedar, perfume, jewelry, wine, and fruit to Rome.

Economic prosperity leads to a revival in construction and urban development; temples and palaces are built throughout the country, as well as paved roads that link the cities.