Byblos, the Eternal City

This Lebanese city was, from the High Antiquity, the first international maritime port in the world. The Institut du Monde Arabe traces the extraordinary destiny of this strategic crossroads that linked the great powers of the time, from the pharaonic Egypt to Mesopotamia, passing through the Aegean world. Far from being a simple trading post, this mythical place served as the cradle of the spread of the Phoenician alphabet, revolutionizing human communication. Through a selection of archaeological treasures, the journey reveals unique diplomatic and cultural links, often unknown to the general public. A historical rendezvous not to be missed from March 24th to August 24th, 2026, to understand the roots of our Mediterranean civilization.