Historic Site · Byblos, Lebanon
Byblos
Byblos ( BIB-loss; Ancient Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jbail, Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl, is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. Built c. 8001 BC.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Byblos, Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | c. 8001 BC |
| Elevation | Elevation: 10 m |
| Coordinates | 34.1236° N, 35.6519° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Byblos is known for
Byblos ( BIB-loss; Ancient Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jbail, Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl, is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon.
About Byblos
Byblos ( BIB-loss; Ancient Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jbail, Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl, is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon. The area is believed to have been first settled between 8800 and 7000 BC and continuously inhabited since 5000 BC. During its history, Byblos was invaded by numerous peoples including Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Umayyad, Abbasid, Genoese, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman forces.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Byblos website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Byblos |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) |
| Distance from the airport | 22.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) · Beirut, Lebanon · 23.0 miles away
- Damascus International Airport (DAM) · Damascus, Syria · 69.9 miles away
- Larnaca International Airport (LCA) · Larnaca, Cyprus · 126.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Byblos?
Byblos ( BIB-loss; Ancient Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jbail, Jebeil, Jbeil or Jubayl, is an ancient city in the Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate of Lebanon.
Where is Byblos located?
Byblos is in Byblos, Lebanon. Its coordinates are 34.1236° N, 35.6519° E.
How do I get to Byblos?
The nearest town is Byblos, and the nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), about 22.5 miles away (straight line).
When was Byblos built?
Byblos was built c. 8001 BC.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byblos — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173532 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.jbail-byblos.gov.lb/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.