Baalbek and HermelRegions & Cities
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Baalbek
Giant Roman columns in Baalbek dwarf visitors; people come to inspect the Temple of Jupiter and Bacchus, study colossal stonework and sample Bekaa valley wines between ruins.
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Hermel
Hermel occupies a high plain in northeast Lebanon: shepherding valleys, hilltop ruins, and olive groves.
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Temple of Jupiter (Baalbek)
In Baalbek, the Temple of Jupiter stands among a Roman complex with massive Corinthian columns on the largest known Roman temple platform; visitors study column fragments, reliefs and imperial construction techniques.
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Temple of Bacchus
A large Roman temple at Baalbek, the Temple of Bacchus is notable for well-preserved stonework, Corinthian columns and reliefs within the broader Roman monumental complex.
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Baalbek Stones
In Baalbek, the Roman temple complex features enormous megalithic foundation stones and the ruins of temples to Jupiter and Bacchus; visitors examine Roman engineering and archaeological remains.
Baalbek and Hermel at a Glance
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Best Things to Do in Baalbek and Hermel
Archaeological Site
Baalbek Stones
Massive ancient Roman temple stones in Lebanon
Religious Site
Temple of Jupiter (Baalbek)
Massive Roman temple ruins in Baalbek archaeological complex
Historical Site
Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)
Sacred valley and cedar forest with monastic caves
Mountains
Anti-Lebanon mountains
Mountain range along Lebanon–Syria border
Religious Site
Temple of Bacchus
Well-preserved Roman temple at Baalbek archaeological complex
Archaeological Site
Arsal
Border town in northeastern Lebanon near Syria
Archaeological Site
Qaa
Small Lebanese town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
Mountain
Jabal es Saaïdé
Mountain near Baalbek-Hermel, eastern Lebanon
Archaeological Site
Labweh
Village in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley
Monument
Qoubbet Doûris
Archaeological hill with ancient burial remains
Monument
‘Āmūd al Hirmil
Ancient pillar or archaeological site near Baalbek