World Heritage Site: Baalbek
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE8A17A8334A
Summary
A unique Hellenistic capital from the 1st century BCE, discovered at Baalbek, provides evidence of architectural innovation during a previously undocumented period. This capital, with its distinctive design, challenges conventional expectations by demonstrating a non-canonical approach to architectural elements and a free interpretation of formal conventions, even in pre-imperial Baalbek. The study relies on archaeological analysis to shed light on this elusive era, offering insights into the complex interplay between local traditions and Hellenistic influences in the region's early architectural development.
Citation
Wienholz, H. (2026). Ein hellenistisches Kapitell in Baalbek? Zeitschrift Für Orient-Archäologie, 3(Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie, Bd. 3 (2010): Zeitschrift für Orient-Archäologie). https://doi.org/10.34780/7W2ZPT98
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