Sands of Beirut

Sands of Beirut is an archaeological area along the southern coast containing remains of early human settlement spanning thousands of years. Multiple excavation locations throughout this region have unearthed stone tools and everyday objects from different time periods.

The area saw human settlement beginning around 12,000 years ago or earlier along this coastline. Over millennia, human activities and settlement patterns shifted and evolved, documenting different phases of human development and adaptation.

You can see how early people adapted to coastal living through the tools they left behind. The artifacts show what materials and techniques were important to their daily survival.

The site is tightly integrated into the modern city, so clear boundaries between the archaeological area and its surroundings are often difficult to spot. A visit requires some patience and possibly exploring multiple locations throughout the downtown area.

Finds from this location are now held in the Museum of Lebanese Prehistory and reveal how people gathered and processed wild plants thousands of years ago. These discoveries help explain how humans began transitioning toward farming.

Location: Beirut Governorate

GPS coordinates: 33.88694,35.51306

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07