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Lebanon - Libnān - Lubnān - Byblos - Gebal - Βύβλος - جبيل - Jubayl - Ancient Town on shores of Mediterranean Sea - Oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Historic Quarter Marina - Sunset over Coral Reef
Byblos (Βύβλος) is the Greek name of the Phoenician city Gebal (earlier Gubla). It is located on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, about 26 miles (42 kilometers) north of Beirut. 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. Today it is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world.
Overlooking sunset over these coral reefs from ancient city walls, watching fisherman waiting their evening catch and sharing wonderful dinner over chilled glass of wine with someone special in this ancient city port cannot be more different to the general view that many people might have about civil war troubled Lebanon.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 27.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 3.2 s; ISO: 50
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