Baalbek, Door to the Temple of Jupiter

Category

Library Item

Item no

28789

Title

Balbek, porte du temple de Jupiter - Baalbek, door to the temple of Jupiter

Artist / maker

Bonfils, Felix

Date

1876

Size

28.0 x 21.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Reference Library

Baalbek is an ancient Phoenician city in Lebanon, dating from 9000 BC. During Roman times it was known as Heliopolis, and to this day contains some of Lebanon's best preserved Roman architecture. The temple of Jupiter was remarkable for its 20 metre high columns and the gigantic stones of its terrace.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Architecture > Architectural features > Walls

Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

People > Adults > Men

Places > Middle East > Middle East

Religion > Religious facilities > Temples

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