Baalbek Collection (#2)

Pillars of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon
The six golden pillars of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon. Date: circa 1940s

The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b / w photo)
1606716 The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine)

The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek (engraving)
2774985 The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The large stone in the quarry, Baalbek)

Part of the enclosure of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446249 Part of the enclosure of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Peristyle of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446247 Peristyle of the Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Ruins of Balbec (engraving)
816205 Ruins of Balbec (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Balbec. Baalbek is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon)

Ruins of Baalbec, May 5th 1839, plate 77 from Volume II of The Holy Land
STC87251 Ruins of Baalbec, May 5th 1839, plate 77 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub. 1843 (litho) by Roberts

Syria, Ruins of Baalbec (b / w photo)
6019048 Syria, Ruins of Baalbec (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syria, Ruins of Baalbec)

Baalbek from Lebanon, 1858 (watercolour and pen and black ink with graphite indications)
1216912 Baalbek from Lebanon, 1858 (watercolour and pen and black ink with graphite indications) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 19.3x52.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
1129011 Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection)

Ruins of Balbec (engraving)
819282 Ruins of Balbec (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Balbec - a store city of Solomon)

The unique circular temple at Baalbek, known as the Temple of Venus, c
PEF446251 The unique circular temple at Baalbek, known as the Temple of Venus, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Temple of Jupiter doorway, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446246 Temple of Jupiter doorway, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446245 Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

Temple of Jupiter, Baalbeck (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316792 Temple of Jupiter, Baalbeck (w/c & pencil on paper) by Conder, Claude (1848-1910); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Baalbec, May 7th 1839, plate 81 from Volume II of The Holy Land
STC87267 Baalbec, May 7th 1839, plate 81 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub. 1843 (litho) by Roberts

Roman Architecture; Temples at Baalbek, Syria (litho)
6005299 Roman Architecture; Temples at Baalbek, Syria (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Architecture; Temples at Baalbek, Syria)

Temple of Jupiter, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Jupiter, 1880s

Hexagonal Court, Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, 1843. Creator
Hexagonal Court, Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, 1843

Baalbek, 1843-44. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
Baalbek, 1843-44

The Temple of the Sun at Baalbec, ca. 1870. Creator: Felix Bonfils
The Temple of the Sun at Baalbec, ca. 1870

Vue generale des ruines de Baalbek, prise a l Est, September 1850

Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Colonnade du Temple du Soleil, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 1850

Interieur de l enceinte du Temple de Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Porte du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 1850

Colonnade interieure du Naos du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Hé
Colonnade interieure du Naos du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Hemicycle de l enceinte des Temples, a Baalbek, September 15, 1850

Colonnade occidental du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Cairo: The Obelisk of Eliopolis, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo: The Obelisk of Eliopolis, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Baalbec, 1841, (1922). Creator: David Roberts
Baalbec, 1841, (1922). The Gateway to the Great Temple at Baalbec, 19th century depiction of Roman ruins at the ancient site of Baalbek in the Lebanon

St Barbara - Santa Barbara, California
St Barbara - known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara, was an early Christian Greek saint and martyr

The Battle of Heliopolis, 29 Ventose, Year 8 (20 March 1800). Artist: Edme Bovinet
The Battle of Heliopolis, 29 Ventose, Year 8 (20 March 1800). The French under Jean Baptiste Kleber defeated a Mamluk army sent by the British to try to force the French out of Egypt

The First Attempt at Launching, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Preparing to Launch, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Putting on the Casing, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Beginning the Framework, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Prising Up the Needle, in order to build the Framework under it, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III

The Needle lying as it fell at Alexandria, 1877, (1910). Cleopatras Needle was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC

Obelisk, Heliopolis, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Obelisk, Heliopolis, Egypt, c1890. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence, the example at Heliopolis was erected by the 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Senusret I

Pillars of the Great Temple at Balbec, 1841. Artist: J Sands
Pillars of the Great Temple at Balbec, 1841. Roman ruins at the ancient site of Baalbek in the Lebanon. Illustration from Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, Volume I, by John Carne

The Great Temple at Baalbec (Heliopolis), Egypt, 1841. Artist: Robert Sands
The Great Temple at Baalbec (Heliopolis), Egypt, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

The obelisk of Heliopolis, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The obelisk of Heliopolis, Egypt, 1905. Obelisks always stood in pairs at the entrance to a temple. This obelisk is now in London

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, Lebanon, c1920s-c1930s(?). Baalbek is the site of the ancient city of Heliopolis, which rose to prominence during the later Hellenistic and Roman period

The ruins of Baalbek (Balabakk), Syria, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The ruins of Baalbek (Balabakk), Syria, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, c1870. Artist: W Dickens
Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, c1870. Illustration from Sinai and Jerusalem; or Scenes from the Bible Lands by the Rev FW Holland, (London, c1870)

BaLBEK: TEMPLE OF JUPITER. Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, built in the 2nd century, A.D. at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

Baalbec, Lebanon. Portion of Eastern Portico. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

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Baalbek, a mesmerizing ancient city nestled in the heart of Lebanon, holds within its ruins the secrets of a glorious past. As we gaze upon the captivating images captured in the 19th century, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur and magnificence that once adorned this sacred place. The Roman Temple of Venus stands tall and proud, its architectural beauty immortalized in a wood engraving from 1855. The intricate details carved into every stone tell tales of devotion and reverence towards this goddess of love and beauty. Moving further into Baalbek's enchanting landscape, we come across the awe-inspiring Temple of Jupiter. This colossal structure dominates the skyline with its towering columns and majestic presence. A snapshot from September 15, 1850, captures this breathtaking sight as if frozen in time. Exploring deeper into Baalbek's mysteries reveals hidden gems like the Circular Exedra of the Grand Court. Its circular design creates an atmosphere of tranquility amidst these ancient grounds. We can almost hear whispers echoing through time as visitors gather here to seek solace or engage in philosophical discussions. As our eyes wander over these remarkable ruins, they catch glimpses of unique artifacts such as a gargoyle from Sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus. These mythical creatures guard their sacred domain with an air of mystique and intrigue. Baalbek's allure extends beyond temples dedicated to gods; it encompasses structures like the Temple of Bacchus too. This testament to Roman architecture showcases intricate carvings that depict scenes from mythology while honoring Dionysus - god of wine and revelry. Walking among Baalbek's Roman Ruins evokes feelings both humbling and exhilarating simultaneously. Each step taken on these hallowed grounds connects us with generations long gone but never forgotten – reminding us that history is not just words on paper but tangible remnants left behind by those who came before us.