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Byblosnoun
an ancient Mediterranean seaport that was a thriving city state in Phoenicia during the second millennium BC; was the chief port for the export of papyrus; located in Lebanon to the north of Beirut; now partially excavated
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Byblos
Byblos ( BIB-loss; Greek: Βύβλος), also known as Jbeil or Jubayl (Arabic: جُبَيْل, romanized: Jubayl, locally Jbeil [ʒbeːl]; Phoenician:
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Byblos is an ancient seaport city located in modern-day Lebanon. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, dating back to around 5,000 B.C. In ancient times, Byblos was known for its production of papyrus, which was used for writing material, and its name is the origin of the English word "Bible". Today, it is an archaeological site that attracts numerous tourists for its historical significance.
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Byblos
Byblos is the Greek name of the Phoenician city Gebal. It is a Mediterranean city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of present-day Lebanon under the current Arabic name of Jubayl and was also referred to as Gibelet during the Crusades. It is believed to have been occupied first between 8800 and 7000 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. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Byblos was chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as the second best city in the Middle East for 2012, beating Tel Aviv and Dubai, and by the World Tourism Organization as the best Arab tourist city for 2013.
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byblos
An ancient town of Egypt, on the Delta of the Nile. Here the Athenians sustained a memorable siege against the Persians, 456 B.C.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of byblos in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of byblos in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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