Tyr, Lebanon Aug 8, 2023 In Mycenean, ponike is the name given to a species of sea snail from which a rich purple dye was made. From ponike came the Greek phoenix and thus Phoenicians, so called because they were the makers of this dye. Although debated, this seems the most widely accepted story. The … More The Dye Makers
Beirut, Lebanon Aug 6, 2023 The story Walk Through the Ages would hardly be complete without some of the treasures unearthed from the site but I had to wait until I got back to Beirut to go to the National Museum. Strictly for history buffs who crave the whole picture, here it is: 5th – … More Treasures of Byblos
Byblos, Lebanon July 30, 2023 The promontory of Byblos has seen the march of human evolution in this area almost continuously since the earliest settlements. Each successive era has left behind their own mark and walking through the site is like walking through the pages of a history book. If these stones could speak, what … More A Walk Through the Ages
ITCHY FEET TRAVELS 