Nestled within the walls of the Crusader Castle, the Museum of the Archaeological Site of Byblos offers an extraordinary experience at the heart of one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
More than just a museum, it is a journey through layers of time — where each artifact, inscription, and object helps piece together the fascinating story of Byblos and its people.
The museum’s collection is the result of decades of archaeological excavations conducted directly on-site. Visitors can explore a carefully curated selection of artifacts that span from the Neolithic period to the Crusader era. These include prehistoric tools, Bronze Age pottery, Phoenician sarcophagi, alphabetic inscriptions, and Roman architectural fragments — each displayed in a way that connects them to the very soil they were found in.
What makes this museum especially unique is also its setting: housed inside a medieval fortress built by the Crusaders in the 12th century, the museum merges architecture and archaeology, offering panoramic views of the surrounding ruins and the Mediterranean Sea. The space itself is an integral part of the experience — visitors walk through thick stone corridors, climb ancient staircases, and stand on rooftops that overlook millennia of history.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or a student of culture, the Museum of the Archaeological Site of Byblos is a must-visit destination. It invites you to reconnect with humanity’s earliest stories, explore the roots of the Phoenician civilization, and witness the emergence of one of the most influential inventions in human history: the alphabet.
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