Crusader castle of Byblos, Lebanon
The castle at Byblos guarded what was one fo the most important ports of the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. It stands in the middle of the Phoenican and Roman settlement and is partly built with the pillars and stones of the abandoned buildings. I filmed this in December 2010. traveltalesandnotes.blogspot.com.
BYBLOS CRUSADER CASTLE, LEBANON
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Named after one of the first major Crusaders in the region, the original battlements were built during the 12th century. It was burned in a devastating attack by the Mamluks in 1289, but was renovated and expanded in 1308 by the Crusader governor of what was at that time the County of Tripoli, and much of what remains today was built during this time.
It was again renovated and expanded during Ottoman rule, and an inscription above the main gate commemorates these improvements as commissioned by the sultan. Beyond the site’s fascinating and complex history, visitors will be thrilled by the spectacular views, the labyrinthine tour, and the extraordinary sound of the city’s streets reaching up the ramparts into the rarefied air of the castle—an experience only a few ancient citadels in region can offer.
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If you are planning on travelling to Beirut I would highly recommend this tour. You will have an amazing day looking at different historical sites with stunning views, so remember to take your camera. Unfortunatley you can not take photos in the grotto because of flash photography.
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Entering Crusader Castle, Byblos
The Crusaders recaptured Byblos, Entering the Castle of the Byblos.
BYBLOS CASTLE IN LEBANON
The castle was built by the crusaders in the 12th century from indigenous limestone and the remains of Roman structures.The finished structure was surrounded by a moat.It belonged to the Genoese Embriaco family,whose members were the Lord Of Gebelet.Saladin Captured the town and castle in 1188 and partially dismantled the walls in 1190 Later,The crusader recaptured Byblos and rebuilt the fortifications of the castle in 1197 in 1369, The castle had to fend off an attack from Cypriot vessels from Famagusta.
Crusader sailor Babo in Byblos, Lebanon
Crusader Sailor Babo nearing the end of his crusading days in the crusader castle of Byblos, Lebanon. From there he can see the sparkling mediterranean ocean and the archealogical site of early human civiliazation!
Places To Visit In Lebanon: Byblos Castle
A restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the entrance to Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site, which incorporates Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Greek and Roman ruins. There are panoramic views over the ruins and harbour from the castle's rooftop and crenellated towers – be sure to climb the stone staircases to the top of the donjon (fortified central tower) to appreciate these. Inside, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.
After exploring the castle, backtrack to the site entrance and turn left to explore the ruins, which include the remains of city ramparts dating from the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC; three temples; and a Roman theatre overlooking the sea. In the Roman period (64 BC–395 AD), the streets here were lined with colonnades and sculptures adorned most public places. Interestingly, the layout wasn't according to the usual Roman grid, instead being adapted to the existing monuments on the site.
The L-shaped Temple of Resheph dates from the 3rd millennium BC and is thought to have been burned down during the Amorite invasions. More recent (early 2nd century BC) are the remains of the Obelisk Temple; the 1500 gold-covered votive offerings in the shape of human figures discovered here in the 20th century are now displayed at Beirut’s National Museum.
The site's oldest temple, the Temple of Baalat Gebal (the Mistress of Byblos), dates back to the 4th century BC. This was the largest and most important temple constructed at Byblos, dedicated to Aphrodite during the Roman period, and was rebuilt a number of times over its two-millennia long survival. Many temple findings, including alabaster vase fragments inscribed with the names of Old Kingdom pharaohs, are today also housed in the National Museum. The six standing columns approaching the temple are the vestiges of a Roman colonnaded street dating from c 300 AD.
West of the Temple of Baalat Gebal is the Roman theatre, a reconstruction that’s one-third the size of the original. This is situated near the cliff edge and has great views across the sea. Behind this are nine royal tombs, cut in vertical shafts deep into the rock in the 2nd millennium BC. Some of the sarcophagi found here are now housed in the National Museum, including that of King Hiram, whose sarcophagus has one of the earliest Phoenician alphabet inscriptions in the world. His grave shaft also is inscribed, this time with the eerie phrase, ‘Warning here. Thy death is below.’
Other remains include the King’s Well, a spring that supplied the city with water until the end of the Hellenistic era (and where, according to legend, Isis sat weeping on her search for Osiris); and remnants of Neolithic (5th century BC) and Chalcolithic (4th century BC) enclosures, houses and huts.
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View from Crusader Castle in South Lebanon
View of the surrounding area and coastline from a small Crusader Tower in Naquora
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Byblos Castle is a Crusader castle in Byblos, Lebanon. In Crusader times it was known as the castle of Gibelet or Giblet.
The castle was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century from indigenous limestone and the remains of Roman structures. The finished structure was surrounded by a moat. It belonged to the Genoese Embriaco family, whose members were the Lords of Gibelet. Saladin captured the town and castle in 1188 and partially dismantled the walls in 1190. Later, the Crusaders recaptured Byblos and rebuilt the fortifications of the castle in 1197. In 1369, the castle had to fend off an attack from Cypriot vessels from Famagusta.
The Byblos Castle has distinguished historical buildings for neighbors. Nearby stand a few Egyptian temples, the Phoenician royal necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre.
Exterior of Crusader Castle in Lebanon
Exterior clip of Bourg Naquora, situated in a UN camp near the Israeli border.
Ruins Temple Byblos Lebanon
Ruins Temple Byblos Lebanon
A patchwork of ruins from various civilizations in one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.
People have lived in Byblos since the Neolithic era, and the city witnessed the rise of the Phoenician civilization. This archaeological site exists as a preserved timeline of the many people who once called this patch of land home.
Ruins from different eras speckle the space. Some of the older structures, like the L-shaped temple, date from as far back as 2700 BC. Newer structures were built on top of older ones as various civilizations settled the space, each one leaving behind fragments of their own histories.
Bits of Roman pillars litter the tomb of a 4,000-year dead king of Byblos. Roman structures and a later Crusader castle are built with mysterious pink granite quarried in Egypt. There’s also a Persian fort, the Temple of Obelisks (which was built on top of the L-shaped temple), Phoenician dwellings and tombs, and a charming Roman theater with the Mediterranean sea as its backdrop.
A large proportion of the ancient artifacts you can see at Beirut’s National Museum were excavated here.
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If you are planning on travelling to Beirut I would highly recommend this tour. You will have an amazing day looking at different historical sites with stunning views, so remember to take your camera. Unfortunatley you can not take photos in the grotto because of flash photography.
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Moses goes to the Byblos Old souk Flowers festival Byblos castle رحله في لبنان
Byblos, known locally as Jbeil is the largest city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon. It is believed to have been first occupied between 8800 and 7000 BC and continuously inhabited since 5000 BC,making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
يذهب موسى إلى جبيل. السوق القديم. مهرجان الزهور. قلعة بيبلوس.
جبيل هي أكبر مدينة في محافظة جبل لبنان في لبنان. يُعتقد أنه تم احتلالها لأول مرة بين 8800 و 7000 قبل الميلاد وسكانها مستمر منذ 5000 قبل الميلاد ، مما يجعلها واحدة من أقدم المدن المأهولة بالسكان في العالم.
Моисей едет в Библос. Старый базар. Фестиваль цветов. Замок Библос. Библос, известный в местном масштабе как Жбейл, является крупнейшим городом в ливанской провинции Гор Ливана. Считается, что он был впервые заселен между 8800 и 7000 гг. До н.э. и постоянно заселен с 5000 г. до н.э., что делает его одним из старейших непрерывно населенных городов в мире.
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Interior of Crusader Castle Naquora South Lebanon
This is a small Crusader tower located within the UNIFIL Head Quarters
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Byblos Castle is a castle in Byblos, Lebanon.It was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century from indigenous limestone and the remains of Roman structures.The finished structure was surrounded by a moat.It belonged to the genoese Embriaco family, whose members were the Lords of Gibelet .
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Byblos ,Jbeil, , why it was selected best city for tourism in lebanon
Jbeil, known also as Byblos is famous for its Crusader castle built in the 12th century, for its harbor, markets, churches and of course where all the cedar trade and phoenician alphabet started...
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BYBLOS the oldest continuously Inhabited City in the world.
Byblos Castle is a castle in Byblos, Lebanon. It was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century from indigenous limestone and the remains of Roman structures. The finished structure was surrounded by a moat. It belonged to the genoese Embriaco family, whose members were the Lords of Gibelet (as Byblos/Lebanon was called during Middle Ages). Saladin captured the town and castle in 1188 and dismantled the walls in 1190. Later, the Crusaders recaptured Byblos and rebuilt the fortifications of the castle in 1197. In 1369, the castle had to fend off an attack from Cypriot vessels from Famagusta.
The Byblos Castle has distinguished historical buildings for neighbors. Nearby stands a few Egyptian temples, Phoenician Royal Necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre. These are testament to the varied and rich history of the ancient city of Byblos.
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