Byblus was an ancient coastal city of northern Phoenicia. Byblus or Byblos is now called Jubayl. It was once famous for its export of timber to Egypt.
Byblus, Byblos, Βύβλος (Greek),
Gebal (Phoenician).
Jubayl (modern).
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