by the roman perhaps 9000 years ago
lebanon
lebanon
Baalbek, which is in present day Lebanon, was most likely built before written history. It was known as Heliopolis to the Romans.
The site of the ruins of the Roman city of Heliopolis (in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon) is spelled Baalbek or Baalbeck.
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Baalbek is an ancient city located in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon. It is renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Temple of Jupiter and the Temple of Bacchus. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is significant for its historical and cultural importance in the region. Baalbek has been inhabited since prehistoric times and serves as a major archaeological attraction today.
The population of Baalbek is 82,608.
Baalbek District's population is 157,000.
Ras Baalbek's population is 2,000.
The area of Baalbek is 7,000,000.0 square meters.
The area of Baalbek District is 2,319 square kilometers.
The Baalbek Trilithon is a group of three massive stone blocks in ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek, Lebanon. It is significant in ancient architecture because of its immense size and weight, showcasing the advanced engineering skills of the ancient civilizations. The Trilithon contributes to our understanding of ancient civilizations by demonstrating their ability to quarry, transport, and place such large stones with precision, suggesting a high level of technological and organizational sophistication.