Museum of Lebanese Prehistory, Archaeological museum at Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
The Museum of Lebanese Prehistory displays over 500 artifacts from 400 archaeological sites across Lebanon, including stone tools, Neolithic pottery, and human remains.
Established in June 2000 to mark the 125th anniversary of Saint Joseph University, this museum emerged from collections gathered by Jesuit scholars since the 19th century.
The museum spans two floors, presenting thematic displays of ancient tools and reconstructions of hunter-gatherer lifestyles through detailed dioramas and exhibitions.
Located in central Beirut, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday between 09:00 and 15:00, with guided tours available.
The facility maintains active archaeological research projects in Lebanon and Syria, contributing to regional prehistoric discoveries through international collaborations.
Location: Beirut
Inception: 2000
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Środa,Piątek-Sobota 09:00-15:00
Website: http://usj.edu.lb/mpl
GPS coordinates: 33.89159,35.50816
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:19
Lebanon preserves thousands of years of human settlement through archaeological sites and museum collections spread across the country. Phoenician ruins are adjacent to Roman monuments, while medieval fortresses mark periods of the Crusades and Ottoman rule. In Beirut, the National Museum houses artifacts covering all the country's historical eras, and the Mim Mineral Museum displays over 2,000 specimens from around the world. Along the coast, Sidon features a 13th-century maritime fortress and the Echmoun temple, a Phoenician complex built in the 7th century BCE. Collections extend well beyond classical archaeology. The Saint-Joseph University Prehistory Museum documents prehistoric occupation in Lebanon, while the Byblos Fossil Museum showcases more than 200 petrified specimens illustrating regional geological history. These institutions provide a thorough overview of the human and natural evolution of this Mediterranean area, from early settlements to Ottoman and modern periods.
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