The Temple of Bacchus is part of the Baalbek archaeological site, in Beqaa Valley region of Lebanon. [1] The temple complex is considered an outstanding archaeological and artistic site …

In Baalbek. The Temple of Bacchus is also Corinthian. Of the 42 columns comprising its peripheral colonnade, 23 have toppled. Its symbolic decoration shows that it was dedicated to …

The Temple of Bacchus has stood in the city of Baalbek, Lebanon, for nearly 2000 years now. It is a proud reminder of both the Roman Empire’s vast dominion and its dedication to its gods. …

Oct 1, 2023 · Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek is one of the best preserved Roman temples, dedicated to the fun party god Bacchus/Dionysus, god of wine & ecstasy. The temple was …

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 …

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 …

Aug 13, 2020 · Baalbek or Heliopolis (Greek: Ἡλιούπολις, "sun city"): town in the northern Bekaa valley, site of the largest sanctuary in the Roman world. Although it is sometimes called "the …

Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine, and fertility; this stone carving is on the enormous doorway into the temple of Bacchus. In the 7 th century, after the Arab conquest, the site was …

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) …

Dec 17, 2024 · The temple complex, dedicated to the gods Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, features massive stone blocks and intricate carvings that showcase Roman architectural prowess. A …