Byblos

[ bib-luh s ]

/ ˈbɪb ləs /

an ancient Phoenician seaport near the modern city of Beirut, Lebanon: chief port for the export of papyrus: site now partially excavated.

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Examples from the Web for byblos

The tree which had held the body of the god was long preserved and worshipped at Byblos.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt|Lewis Spence
At break of day we set out in the direction of Byblos, and on the way a vessel of Zakkala overtook us with a coffer on board.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt|Lewis Spence
The magnificent golden jug set with jewels, out of which the lady Berenike poured the Byblos wine for you, is there too!
A Thorny Path [Per Aspera], Complete|Georg Ebers
Gagabu gave another signal, and the Regent's steward brought in the wine from Byblos.
Uarda, Complete|Georg Ebers

Isis hastened with all speed to Byblos, where she seated herself by the side of a fountain.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt|Lewis Spence