Byblos, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jbeil District, Lebanon
The settlement stands on the Mediterranean coast, featuring ancient ruins, temples, and a medieval castle built from local limestone blocks.
The city dates back to 8000 BC and served as a primary trading port between ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean region for papyrus and cedar wood.
The Phoenician alphabet, developed in Byblos, influenced the creation of Greek, Latin, and modern Western writing systems through maritime trade networks.
Visitors can explore multiple archaeological layers within walking distance, including Neolithic dwellings, Roman colonnades, and three major temple complexes.
The name Byblos became the Greek word for papyrus, leading to the etymology of the modern term 'Bible' due to its paper trade importance.
Location: Jbeil District
Inception: 9 Millenium BCE
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: http://jbail-byblos.gov.lb
GPS coordinates: 34.11667,35.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
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Baatara gorge waterfall
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Byblos Castle
483 m
Sisters Olive Trees of Noah
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Royal necropolis of Byblos
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Commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb
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Mseilha Fort
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Temple of the Obelisks
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St. John's Cathedral, Byblos
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Our Lady of Nourieh
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Qalaat Faqra
19.2 km
Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve
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Fouad Chehab Stadium
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Byblos Wax Museum
654 m
Ameen Rihani Museum
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Byblos Fossil Museum
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Animal City
19.2 km
Rio Lento
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Dream Park
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Saint John, Byblos
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Temple of Baalat Gebal
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Bird's Nest
598 m
Water Gate Aqua Park
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Byblos Fun Planet
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Roman Theatre of Byblos
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