Baalbek

American

[bahl-bek, bay-uhl-, bayl-] / ˈbɑl bɛk, ˈbeɪ əl-, ˈbeɪl- /

noun

a town in E Lebanon: ruins of ancient city; Temple of the Sun. 16,000. Ancient Greek name, Heliopolis.

Baalbek British

/ ˈbɑːlbɛk /

noun

Ancient name: Heliopolis. a town in E Lebanon: an important city in Phoenician and Roman times; extensive ruins. Pop: 150 000 (1998 est)

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We are "now focused on protecting endangered heritage in southern Lebanon and in the Bekaa, particularly in the Baalbek region", he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

The eastern city of Baalbek has one of Lebanon's best-known landmarks: a stunningly well-preserved Roman temple complex set against the mountainous border with Syria.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

Fresh strikes hit two areas in Lebanon's eastern Baalbek area later Saturday, NNA reported.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

For over two millennia, the Roman temples at Baalbek in eastern Lebanon have stood as some of the finest examples of Roman architecture anywhere in the world.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024

No, I can not leave Baalbek, I can not do anything, until that star unfolds the night or the dawn of my destiny.

From The Book of Khalid by Ameen Fares Rihani

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