Baalbek's history dates back at least 11,000 years. After Alexander the Great conquered the city in 334 BCE, he renamed it Heliopolis (Ἡλιούπολις, Greek for "Sun City"). The city flourished …

Baalbek is a 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, …

The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman …

Sep 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 …

May 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. …

Approximately 86 kilometers northeast of the city of Beirut in eastern Lebanon stands the temple complex of Baalbek. Situated atop a high point in the fertile Bekaa Valley, the ruins are one of …

Mar 15, 2025 · 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 …

Baalbeck or 'Heliopolis' as it was known is the site of great ancient temples built by the Phoenicians, the Romans, and other civilisations that have conquered the region and enjoyed …

Explore the top attractions and activities in Baalbek, Lebanon. Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famed for its stunning Roman ruins, including the monumental Temple of …

May 26, 2024 · Nestled in the scenic Beqaa Valley of eastern Lebanon, the ancient city of Baalbek is home to some of the most extraordinary Roman ruins anywhere in the world. For …