Is it safe to visit Baalbek?

While it may be possible to arrange a trip from Beirut, the Roman ruins of Baalbek are not safe to visit, according to the FCO. Baalbek, with its colossal structures, is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee.”

Where is the ancient city of Baalbek?

Lebanon
Baalbeck, also spelled Baalbek, Arabic Baʿlabakk, Greek Heliopolis, also called City of the Sun, large archaeological complex encompassing the ruins of an ancient Roman town in eastern Lebanon.

Who built Baalbek Lebanon?

the Phoenicians
Major construction in Baalbek first began under the Phoenicians, and it was the Phoenicians who erected an enormous temple to the Phoenician sky god, Baal. Baal was one of the most important gods in the Phoenician pantheon, making Baalbek a popular site for pilgrimages from across the region.

Is there a free tour of Baalbek?

The tour is offered to the people of the world free of charge thanks to the generosity of Bassam Alghanim, who donated the funds in loving memory of his parents, Yusuf and Ilham Alghanim. On the virtual tour, you can choose to follow a guided tour of Baalbek or follow your curiosity and explore the site map on the virtual tablet.

What are the names of the Roman temples in Baalbek?

Highlights of the tour include the sanctuary of Jupiter, one of the largest temple complexes of the Roman world, and the shrines conventionally called the Temple of Bacchus, the Temple of Venus, and the Temple of the Muses. Baalbek Reborn supports Arabic, English, French, and German.

Where is the hilltop of Tell Baalbek located?

The hilltop of Tell Baalbek, part of a valley to the east of the northern Beqaa Valley ( Latin: Coelesyria ), shows signs of almost continual habitation over the last 8–9000 years.

What was the population of Baalbek in Roman times?

In Greek and Roman times Baalbek was also known as Heliopolis ( Ἡλιούπολις, Greek for “Sun City”). In 1998 Baalbek had a population of 82,608, mostly Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians.