Baalbek - Wikipedia
WEBBaalbek (/ ˈ b ɑː l b ɛ k, ˈ b eɪ ə l b ɛ k /; 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.
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 …
Baalbek | Lebanon, Temple, Ruins, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 25, 2024 · 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 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.
Baalbek - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBBaalbek became one of the most celebrated sanctuaries of the ancient world, progressively overlaid with colossal constructions which were built during more than two centuries. Its monumental ensemble is one of the most impressive testimonies of the Roman architecture of the imperial period.
Mystery of the stones: How Lebanon’s Baalbek ruins are a site …
WEBJul 11, 2019 · Heritage. Mystery of the stones: How Lebanon’s Baalbek ruins are a site for the gods. Ancient centre, Roman religious site, modern symbol of Lebanon - a new exhibition explores what Baalbek...
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... The holy site of Baalbek, located in modern day Beirut, Lebanon, is a place steeped in the fascinating history of worship, mystery, and archaeological wonder.
How To Visit The Baalbek Temple Ruins In Lebanon - The World …
WEBby David & Intan April 20, 2024. One of the highlights of my visit to the Middle East would have to be Baalbek Lebanon, with its Roman ruins and giant megalithic stones. This temple dates back to ancient times, and it can be visited pretty easily on …
Visiting Baalbek: A Day Trip from Beirut to See the Roman Ruins …
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Baalbek, also known as Heliopolis in antiquity, is Lebanon’s most impressive archeological site, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. With a history of over 9,000 years, Baalbek has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous civilizations, each leaving an indelible mark on its landscape.
Baalbek – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBaalbek – Travel guide at Wikivoyage. Asia > Middle East > Lebanon > Bekaa > Baalbek. Baalbek. Get in. Get around. See. Do. Buy. Eat. Drink. Sleep. Go next. Baalbek بَعلبَك is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Lebanon and one of the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Baalbeck, an archaeological site in Lebanon | Britannica
WEBBaalbeck, or Baalbek Arabic Baʿlabakk, Large archaeological complex, eastern Lebanon. In ancient times it was a great city built on the lower western slope of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. Its identification with the worship of Baal, a Semitic sun-god, gave rise to its Greek name, Heliopolis. It was made a Roman colony by the emperor Augustus Caesar.
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