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Byblos

Byblos, Lebanon

About

The ruins of many successive civilizations are found at Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

The broader UNESCO city does not operate on one single schedule.

Admission

Free

Booking

No booking needed

Sources: hours · pricing

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

Tags

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