Holger Wienholz. Ein hellenistisches Kapitell in Baalbek?

A rare Hellenistic capital, discovered in Baalbek and reused in the Friday Mosque's vaults, challenges the site's historical narrative. Dated to the 1st century BC through stylistic analysis, this acanonical design sheds light on an otherwise underdocumented period preceding Rome's dominance. The finding raises questions about Baalbek's Hellenistic phase, suggesting a more complex cultural interplay than previously assumed.

Messina, V. (2013). Holger Wienholz. Ein hellenistisches Kapitell in Baalbek? Abstracta Iranica, Volume 32-33. https://doi.org/10.4000/abstractairanica.40591