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It is a Mediterranean city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of present-day Lebanon under the current Arabic name of Jbeil (جبيل Ǧubayl) and was also referred to as Gibelet during the Crusades.
It is believed to have been founded around 5000 BC, and according to fragments attributed to the semi-legendary pre-Trojan war Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon, it was built by Cronus as the first city in Phoenicia.Byblos is also considered to be the birthplace of the modern alphabet.
Papyrus was shipped through here by the Phoenicians in route to Egypt. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Greek bublos meaning papyrus. The name was later adapted to the work Bible for the one and only book.
Today it is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world.
It is believed to have been founded around 5000 BC, and according to fragments attributed to the semi-legendary pre-Trojan war Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon, it was built by Cronus as the first city in Phoenicia.Byblos is also considered to be the birthplace of the modern alphabet.
Papyrus was shipped through here by the Phoenicians in route to Egypt. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Greek bublos meaning papyrus. The name was later adapted to the work Bible for the one and only book.
Today it is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world.
Byblos Travel Blogs
Jun 02, 2006 – Aug 24, 2009
People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)For me, Byblos kind of typified Lebanon; a coastal location, Phoenician routes, Roman ruins, Crusader Castle and small Souq, none of which will live in the memory, although pleasant enough to spend an afternoon there. Thankf…
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Jul 17, 2009 – Jul 26, 2009
Larnaka, Cyprus -› Damascus, Syria -› …
From Harissa we went on to Byblos (Jbail). It is one of the oldest continually inhabited towns in the world. Papyrus was shipped through here by the Phoenicians in route to Egypt. The name is thought to be derived from the ancient Greek bublos meaning papyrus. The name was l…
Dec 21, 2007 – Dec 28, 2007
Paris, France -› Jounieh, Lebanon -› …
Traveled to Lebanon with my friend Malek. The only way to travel. It was the perfect mix of family time and party time. One of the best experiences I've ever had!
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