
Byblos - Wikipedia
Byblos (/ ˈbɪblɒs / BIB-loss; Ancient Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl (Arabic: جُبَيْل, romanized: Jubayl, locally Jbeil [ʒ (ə)beːl]), is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil …
Byblos | Ancient Phoenician City, Lebanon | Britannica
Byblos, ancient seaport, the site of which is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea about 20 miles (30 km) north of the modern city of Beirut, Lebanon. It is one of the oldest …
Byblos - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The coastal town of Byblos is located on a cliff of sandstone 40 km North of Beirut. Continuously inhabited since Neolithic times, Byblos bears outstanding witness to the beginnings of the …
Byblos - World History Encyclopedia
Sep 2, 2009 · Byblos was the ancient Phoenician port city of Gebal (called Byblos by the Greeks) on the coast of the Mediterranean sea in what is, today, Lebanon.
Byblos, Lebanon: One of the World’s Oldest Continuously ...
Byblos is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban centers in the Levant, reflecting millennia of cultural, political, and economic developments from the Neolithic through the Ottoman period.
Byblos Ruins - Byblos, Archeology, History
The Egyptian emissary Wenamun mentions in his voyage to Byblos that he camped at the harbor of Byblos. The maritime installation of Byblos is located below the archaeological site and …
Byblos: The Oldest City in the World - History Tools
May 26, 2024 · Byblos is an ancient Phoenician city located on the coast of modern-day Lebanon, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Beirut. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in …
Byblos History: Greek, Roman & Islamic Influence Explained
May 4, 2025 · Explore Byblos 8,000-year saga—from Neolithic roots and Phoenician brilliance, through Greek, Roman & Islamic eras, to today’s vibrant heritage.
Byblos Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know!
Apr 7, 2023 · Byblos, also known as Jbeil, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s one of the most beautiful coastal cities in …
9 BEST Things to Do in Byblos: Lebanon’s Historic Gem
Jul 11, 2023 · Byblos (also referred to locally as Jbeil) is perhaps one of the most underrated places to visit in the Middle East. It has a rich cultural heritage, lots of interesting sights to …