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Ruins at Byblos

Ruins at Byblos
Byblos, an ancient settlement near present-day Beirut, Lebanon, is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Remains of civilizations at the settlement date back to 5000 bc. Shown here are ruins of an ancient temple at Byblos.
Charles and Josette Lenars/CORBIS-BETTMANN
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