Phoenician port of Beirut, Archaeological site between Rue Allenby and Rue Foch, Beirut, Lebanon.
The excavation area spans 3,000 square meters and contains a north-south harbor constructed with Ramleh sandstone blocks measuring 60 by 30 centimeters.
Archaeological investigations in 2000 and 2011-2012 revealed that the port operated during the Iron Age III and Persian periods of Mediterranean maritime history.
The port structures demonstrate advanced engineering methods of the Phoenicians, with larger blocks of 100 by 60 centimeters installed without mortar use.
The Bronze Age waterfront location stands approximately 300 meters from the current port due to natural coastal changes and sediment accumulation over time.
Recent excavations uncovered multiple construction techniques, including grey mortar fixation and dry stone placement, indicating different building phases at the site.
Location: Beirut
GPS coordinates: 33.88694,35.51306
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:02
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