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Royal Necropolis of Byblos
Discovered: Byblos (Jbeil), Lebanon, near the ancient harbor
From: (c. Primarily Middle Bronze Age royal burials, with later material including the Ahiram sarcophagus; dating of individual tombs varies)

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The Royal Necropolis of Byblos is a group of rock-cut tombs used for elite burials near the ancient city’s harbor. Archaeological exploration in the 1920s, led by Pierre Montet, revealed burial chambers, stone sarcophagi, and valuable grave goods, including objects that reflect close contacts with Egypt.

The famous inscribed sarcophagus of Ahiram was discovered in one of these tombs. The necropolis is important as a whole because its tombs and burial objects reveal royal customs across different periods. The Ahiram sarcophagus is cataloged separately in this collection.

Joshua 13:5; 1 Kings 5:18; Ezekiel 27:9 (references to Gebal/Byblos, not to the necropolis).

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Notable Finds

Much of what is described in Bible text is lost to history, requiring readers to assume the historicity of the scriptures.

However, many of the places and events described in the Old and New Testaments are periodically corroborated by archeological finds.

Some finds simply help us to better understand things from the ancient world. However, others provide important evidence as to the truth of scripture regarding things about which there had previously been skepticism.

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