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Baalbeck is a roman city in the Bekaa Valley, in Lebanon.
Lebanon is a narrow strip of land, about 150 miles long north to south, and 20 miles wide. The 150 miles of beaches are a mix of sandy spots and rocky cliffs. Lebanon is mostly a mountain country, very green, with two chains of mountains extending from North to South, and creating a narrow, 10 miles wide valley in between, the Bekaa valley.
The Bekaa valley is known in the area for the wine it produces, and all the vegetable products. This valley has been inhabited for at least 6000 years. The Romans built three major cities, Baalbeck being the most notorious.
Baalbeck’s name is derived from “Baal”, the name of God in the Phoenician culture. Baalbeck used to be a major Phoenician city before the Roman started using it as a main hub in their middle-eastern expansion.
The Bacchus temple was built around 150 A.D., and is still in a complete shape, except for its roof and the altar. The decoration of this temple is rich beyond belief, delicate, and very well preserved. It is actually the best-preserved temple in the Middle East. It is larger than the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The purpose of this temple remains a mystery until today. In the Roman mythology, Bacchus is the God of Wine.
Technique:
Canon EOS D60, Sigma 15-30mm f/4.5 @ 23mm f/11, 1/180s, ISO 100
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