Byblos Archeological Site

Mont-Liban > Lebanon

Byblos is one of the longest continuously inhabited cities of the world. A great place to combine ancient culture with birdwatching.

Added* by John Morecroft
Most recent update 3 aprilie 2025

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Description

The Byblos archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds layers of civilizations dating back to 8800 BC. It was a major Phoenician port city, known for its trade with Ancient Egypt, particularly in cedar wood. The Byblos Ruins are a nice place to watch birds. Good chances of spotting Pasăre-nectar palestiniană, Bulbul cu ochelari, Graceful Prinia, Turturică africană, Silvie mediteraneană and Florinte, but many more birds can show up here, especially during spring migration. See the birdlist below.

Details

Access

Byblos Archaeological Site is located in the town of Byblos, approximately 42 km north of Beirut. The Archaeological Site is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Entry fee is € 10. Press P on the map for directions to a parking nearby.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Pasăre-nectar palestiniană
(Cinnyris osea)

2. Graceful Prinia
(Prinia gracilis)

3. Bulbul cu ochelari
(Pycnonotus xanthopygos)

4. Turturică africană
(Streptopelia senegalensis)

5. Silvie mediteraneană
(Curruca melanocephala)

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