Baalbek [a] (/ ˈ b ɑː l b ɛ k, ˈ b eɪ ə l b ɛ k /; [5] Arabic: بَعْلَبَكّ, romanized: Baʿlabakk; Syriac: 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] In 1998, the city had a population of 82,608. [7]

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 important pilgrimage site...

Dec 1, 2024 · 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, and an annual music festival takes place at the temple complex.

Nov 1, 2024 · Tens of thousands of people have fled Baalbek, the largest city in eastern Lebanon, following Israeli forced displacement calls for the city and its surrounding villages.

Jul 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...

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. The site was inscribed in 1984 as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nothing is known of Baalbek prior to the Greek conquest of Syria.

Feb 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.

The area in and around the city is noted for its extensive ruins, including temples of Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, town walls, Roman mosaics, a mosque, and Arab fortifications. The complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.

Jul 8, 2024 · Baalbek (also spelled Heliopolis or Baalbak), located in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, is a mesmerizing city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the “Temple City,” Baalbek boasts some of the largest …

The town of Baalbek is located in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, roughly 85km northeast of Beirut and 75km north of Damascus in Syria. Baalbek lies in the Anti-Lebanon foothills, and visitors arrive here mainly to visit the famous Phoenician / Roman ruins.