An exhibition of great beauty and rare relevance at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris on June 9, 2026, organized with the Association Egyptologique Reine Elisabeth in collaboration with the Club de l’Histoire.
At a time when the preservation of heritage in Lebanon and the transmission of cultural legacies are major challenges, the Institut du Monde Arabe is dedicating an exceptional exhibition to Byblos, a millennia-old city in Lebanon and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Immerse yourself in the history of the world’s first international seaport: Byblos played a key role in Mediterranean history, connecting the Lebanese coast as early as antiquity with Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Aegean world, forging unique ties with the pharaohs and playing a major role in the spread of the Phoenician alphabet.
The day will be accompanied by Eugène Warmenbol, Professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and a specialist in protohistoric archaeology, who has conducted excavations in Egypt and Syria. He will provide insights into the archaeology of the Levant, from the beginnings of agriculture (the Neolithic) to the development of major cities (the Bronze Age), in direct relation with Egypt (cedar!), as beautifully illustrated by the port site of Byblos and its royal tombs.
Program
The detailed program is described in the activity sheet: FICHE ACTIVITE EXPO BYBLOS
Registration by email to rosette@leclubdelhistoire.com with a copy to aere.egke@kmkg-aere.be.