World Heritage Identification Number: 294
World Heritage since: 1984
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇱🇧 Lebanon
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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Baalbek: A City of Imperial Roman Architecture
Baalbek, officially known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period, is a significant archaeological site located in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. The city, which serves as the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, is approximately 67 kilometers northeast of Beirut and has a rich history that spans various civilizations.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. It retained its religious function during Roman times, when the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter attracted thousands of pilgrims. Baalbek, with its colossal structures, is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee.
Encyclopedia Record: Baalbek
Baalbek is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, the city had a population of 82,608. Most of the population consists of Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians; in 2017, there was also a large presence of Syrian refugees.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 34.0066666667 , 36.2041666667
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