Images of Baalbek Lebanon

Baalbek is a city established by the Phoenicians. It is located in Eastern Lebanon, fairly close to the border with Syria. Although established by Phoenicians, the visible ruins extend from the Roman period.


Entry to the Temple of Bacchus


Exterior of the temple of Bacchus


Credit: bjchrist


Credit: east med wanderer




A little bit of perspective on the size of the temple

Credit: becklectic
Ceiling pics:


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Credit: izio 5

This is the remains of the temple to jupiter


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Take a look at this site:

http://www.geocities.com/baalbek72/

Ancient Tyre

All above images obtained from Wikipedia Commons