The Development of Byblos in the Geopolitical Context of the Eleventh and Tenth Centuries BC

Phoenician trade and seafaring activities in the Mediterranean, beginning around the 10th century BC, likely laid critical groundwork for later Phoenician colonization efforts in the western Mediterranean basin. This study reassesses Byblos' historical development during this period by analyzing geopolitical shifts in the Levant following the 12th century BC, which facilitated its expansion and stability. It highlights how Byblos' strategic positioning and maritime trade networks played a pivotal role in shaping its regional influence, offering new insights into the broader context of Phoenician colonization. The research draws on recent archaeological discoveries in Huelva, Spain, to contextualize these findings.

Abou Abdaleh, M. (2024). The Development of Byblos in the Geopolitical Context of the Eleventh and Tenth Centuries BC. Onoba. Revista de Arqueología Y Antigüedad, (12), 69–78. https://doi.org/10.33776/onoba.vi12.8305