Baalbek - Wikipedia
WEBBaalbek [a] (/ ˈ b ɑː l b ɛ k, ˈ b eɪ ə l b ɛ k /; [5] Arabic: بَعْلَبَكّ, romanized: Baʿlabakk; Syriac-Aramaic: ܒܥܠܒܟ) is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. [6]
Baalbek Stones - Wikipedia
WEBThe Baalbek Stones are six massive Roman [1] worked stone blocks in Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis), Lebanon, characterised by a megalithic gigantism unparallelled in antiquity. The smallest three are part of a podium wall in the Roman complex of the Temple of Jupiter Baal (Heliopolitan Zeus) on Tel Baalbek are known as the "Trilithon".
Baalbek | Lebanon, Temple, Ruins, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Baalbek, large archaeological complex encompassing the ruins of an ancient Roman town in eastern Lebanon. Among its notable ruins are a Temple of Jupiter and a Temple of Bacchus, and an annual music festival takes place at the temple complex.
Baalbek - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 2, 2009 · Baalbek is an ancient Phoenician city located in what is now modern-day Lebanon, north of Beirut, in the Beqaa Valley. Inhabited as early as 9000 BCE, Baalbek grew into an important pilgrimage site in the ancient world for the worship of the sky- god Baal and his consort Astarte, the Queen of Heaven in …
Mystery of the stones: How Lebanon’s Baalbek ruins are a site …
WEBJul 11, 2019 · Perched on a lofty mound overlooking Lebanon’s lush Bekaa Valley sits Baalbek, a city steeped in history and home to the ruins of one of the largest Roman religious sites. Its remaining...
How To Visit The Baalbek Temple Ruins In Lebanon - The World …
WEBOct 5, 2023 · The ancient Roman ruins, temples, & giant megalith stones at Baalbek Lebanon (aka 'Baalbeck') are well worth a visit. Here's a travel guide!
Baalbek - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBMay 20, 2021 · Baalbek is a large and impressive Roman site in Lebanon which is home to the largest Roman temple ever built, as well as a range of other magnificent ancient structures. The site was inscribed in 1984 as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Virtual Tour Restores Baalbek’s Stunning Roman Temples to …
WEBApr 8, 2021 · Due to Covid-19 restrictions, few visitors can currently travel to Baalbek, a city in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley that houses some of the Roman Empire’s greatest temple ruins. Luckily, a new virtual...
Baalbek - Visit Lebanon
WEBAt an ancient cross-road connecting the coast with the Syrian interior and North Syria with North Palestine, Baalbek lays with its huge temples considered among the wonders of the Ancient world. Baalbek overlooks the Bekaa Plain and is a witness of an imperial project that embodies the Roman determination, wealth and power.
Mini Guide to Baalbeck - Lebanon Traveler
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Baalbeck is a city in Lebanon that needs no introduction. One of Lebanon’s most popular tourist destinations, its astounding Temple of Bacchus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts thousands of tourists every year.