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Explore the Archaeological Site of Byblos in 360 Degrees

Occupied for more than 7,000 years, the archaeological site of Byblos preserves the successive traces of the civilizations that shaped the city over the centuries: Phoenician temples, Roman structures, medieval fortifications and ancient circulation spaces coexist within the same landscape.

Explore the different areas of the site through immersive virtual tours and move along the timeline to discover another chapter in the history of Byblos.

Visit the treasures of Byblos at the National Museum of Beirut

Discover the treasures of Byblos preserved at the National Museum of Beirut through two immersive 360-degree virtual tours.

From the sarcophagus of King Ahiram to the Phoenician figurines of the Temple of the Obelisks, these collections reveal another dimension of Byblos’ history — one shaped by rituals, royal power, Mediterranean exchanges and the earliest forms of the alphabet.

Between the silent halls of the museum and the artifacts unearthed from the ancient site, each panorama extends the archaeological narrative of one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Choose your point of entry along the timeline below.

Discover the Old Town of Byblos in 360°

Observing spaces that are still inhabited

The old town of Byblos is not limited to a historical setting.
Around the harbor, movements, daily uses, and architectural forms continue to reflect the continuous occupation of the Mediterranean coastline.

These first virtual tours offer the possibility to explore several emblematic locations within the historic center, between maritime spaces, religious heritage, and the urban fabric of the old town.

FAQ — Virtual Tours of Byblos

  • The 360° panoramas allow visitors to explore several places connected to the history of Byblos, between the ancient archaeological site and the collections preserved at the National Museum of Beirut.

  • The sarcophagus of Ahiram is preserved at the National Museum of Beirut. Discovered in the royal necropolis of Byblos, it bears one of the oldest known inscriptions written in the Phoenician alphabet.

  • The National Museum of Beirut preserves Lebanon’s main archaeological collections in order to ensure their conservation, study and transmission within a single heritage institution.

  • These votive statuettes discovered in the ancient sanctuaries of Byblos were deposited as religious offerings during the Bronze Age.

  • Yes. The archaeological site of Byblos has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 because of its continuous occupation since the Neolithic period and its major role in the history of the Phoenician alphabet.

  • No.
    The section dedicated to the old town of Byblos currently features a selection of locations available as 360° virtual tours, including the old harbor and Saint John Mark Church.

    The project aims to progressively document different historical and urban spaces of Byblos through an immersive and documentary approach.

    Additional panoramas and visual reports may be added as the project continues to evolve.