🏛️ Byblos (Jbeil)
Lebanon
About This Sacred Site
Byblos (Jbeil) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history spanning over 7,000 years. The archaeological site includes Phoenician temples dedicated to Baalat Gebal (Lady of Byblos), an Egyptian-influenced obelisk temple, a Roman colonnade, and a beautifully preserved 12th-century Crusader Church of St. John. The city gave its name to the Greek word for book (biblion) and thus the Bible. Its layered religious heritage makes it a uniquely multi-faith historical site.
Key Facts
- •One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, over 7,000 years old
- •Gave its name to the Greek word for 'book' and thus 'Bible'
- •Contains Phoenician temples dating to the 3rd millennium BCE
- •The Crusader Church of St. John dates to the 12th century
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
Location
Coordinates: 34.1214, 35.6487
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