Byblos, or Jbeil, is a coastal region in Mount Lebanon and the first city of Phoenicia, an ancient civilization. It is one of the
. The city has been
ever since it has been established in 5,000 B.C. It’s a popular destination for tourists as well as for locals who enjoy history and ancient architecture. Make sure to visit these historic sites when you are in Byblos!
#1 Amphitheater
Date: around 218 B.C.
#2 Byblos Castle
Date: 12th century
#3 Byblos Port
Date: around 3000 B.C.
#4 Saint John the Baptist Church
Date: 1115
#5 Sultan Abdul Majid Mosque
Date: 12
th
century
#6 Temple of the Obelisks
https://www.facebook.com/lebanonbaalbekmegaliths/photos/a.1460475864217763.1073741830.1447901925475157/1760260857572594/?type=3&theater Date: between 1900 B.C. and 1600 B.C.
