Artifacts

Phoenician Rock

This stone inscription commemorates Yehimilk, king of Gubla (Byblos). It reflects royal devotion and the role of divine favor in legitimizing kingship — a unique testament to early Phoenician script and ceremonial practice.

Column Base

A marble column base from the Persian Period (6th–4th c. B.C.), showing the architectural sophistication of Byblos and its integration into imperial networks.

Altar

Used in cultic rituals, this small altar is decorated with a symbolic wreath — a ceremonial item worn by worshipers to enhance spiritual connection during offerings.

Small Artifacts

The museum also houses a rich array of smaller finds that reflect daily life in ancient Byblos. You’ll find figurine fragments likely used in domestic rituals, elongated flint blades hinting at early craftsmanship, delicate milk bowls from Bronze Age households, and finely made ceramic vases. Each piece — no matter how small — contributes to the larger story of a city that has thrived for over 7,000 years.

Phoenician Rock

Column Base

Altar

Small Artifacts

Figurines Fragments

Elongated Blades

Milk Bowl

Vases