Byblos Wax Museum, Historical wax museum in Byblos, Lebanon.
The Byblos Wax Museum is a museum in the ancient city of Byblos that displays life-sized wax figures representing important personalities and traditional scenes from Lebanese history and culture. The exhibits are complemented by information panels that explain the significance of each displayed figure.
The museum was founded in 1967 and contains exhibits depicting Phoenician artisans manufacturing glass, building ships, and producing the famous purple dye of ancient times. These displays preserve knowledge about the craftsmanship skills that made Byblos renowned in antiquity.
The museum displays recreated traditional Lebanese wedding ceremonies and regional customs through hand-crafted wax figures. These scenes give visitors a sense of how important life events were celebrated and observed in local culture.
The museum is located near the Citadel and ancient port, making it easy to access from other historic sites in the city. Visitors should allow enough time to read the information panels beside each figure and observe the details of the scenes.
The collection features wax figures of mythological characters such as Cadmus, Europa, and Adonis, connecting Lebanese heritage with legends of the ancient Mediterranean. These figures demonstrate how the region's history is interwoven with the broader stories of the ancient world.
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