The necropolis at the Al-Bass site stretches along the ancient colonnaded road that once led into the city. Sarcophagi from the 2nd to 6th centuries AD are arranged in dense rows — marble, limestone, and stone examples in varying states of preservation. Some carry carved reliefs: hunting scenes, mythological figures, portrait busts. Others are plain boxes, worn by weather and time. The volume of burials reflects centuries of continuous use and Tyre's status as one of the wealthiest cities on the eastern Mediterranean coast.
Walking through the necropolis gives a more human sense of the city's past than the hippodrome does. These were real people — merchants, priests, city officials, sailors — interred with whatever their families could afford. The carved sarcophagi in particular show the reach of Roman workshop traditions all the way to the Levantine coast. The site is part of the broader Al-Bass UNESCO zone. Access depends on current security conditions in southern Lebanon, so verify before visiting.