Byblos

Archaeological excavations have begun in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa's Karahantepe ancient site, which is home to more than 250 Neolithic-era T-shaped obelisks similar to the ones in the world-famous Göbeklitepe.

Greek Ambassador to Lebanon Franciscos Verros said on Monday that Lebanon and Greece are working on increasing tourism exchange between the two countries.

Byblos, a city on the coast of Lebanon, will host a Greek festival in June this year, the country's first such event, the festival organizer said on Tuesday.
"This is the first time that Lebanon hosts such a big event focusing on Greece after having launched a few small folkloric Greek events in the past," George Eid, director of the Greek festival in Lebanon, told Xinhua.

Byblos, a city on the coast of Lebanon, will host a Greek festival in June this year, the country's first such event, the festival organizer said on Tuesday.
"This is the first time that Lebanon hosts such a big event focusing on Greece after having launched a few small folkloric Greek events in the past," George Eid, director of the Greek festival in Lebanon, told Xinhua.

The green cedar tree at the center of Lebanon's flag is a symbol connecting the Eastern Mediterranean state with its ancient past.

Thebes and Athens are included in the list with the world’s oldest cities published by British Telegraph.

Christmas is just around the corner and decorations have already begun with most cities around the world competing on which one has the most impressive and unique Christmas tree.

See some of the most outstanding trees around the globe:

Warsaw, Poland