Baalbek Collection (#3)

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

Baalbec, Lebanon. General View. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

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

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Bab Sherki 1950 Syria
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus from Bab Sherki. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Temple Sun 1950 Lebanon
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Baalbek, Temple of the Sun. 1950, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek old bridge River Orontes
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. An old bridge on the River Orontes near Riblah. II Kings 2333. 1950, Lebanon, Riblah

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Banias Caesarea Philippi
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Banias, Caesarea Philippi. Matt. 1613. 1950, Syria, Damascus Province, B─üniy─üs

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek covered part Straight Street
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, showing covered part of Straight Street. Acts 911. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Bab Sherki gateway Straight Street
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, Bab Sherki, gateway to Straight Street. Acts 924. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek River Abana II Kings
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, River Abana. II Kings 512. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek St. Paul Wall restored
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, St. Pauls Wall, restored. 1960, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek grand quarry 1950 Lebanon
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Baalbek, the grand quarry. 1950, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Looking south Dan 1950
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Looking south from Dan. 1950, Middle East

Baalbek Temple Bachus 1950 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Baalbek. Temple of Bachus. 1950, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Mt Hermon East Luke 928
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Mt. Hermon from the East. Luke 928. 1950, Middle East

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Banias Roman bridge
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Banias, the Roman bridge. 1950, Syria, Damascus Province, B─üniy─üs

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek House Ananias Acts 910
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, House of Ananias. Acts 910. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Dan Tel el-Kadi source
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Dan, Tel el-Kadi, a source of the Jordan. 1950, Israel, Dan

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek St. Paul Wall Acts 925
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, St. Pauls Wall. Acts 925. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Temple Baal 1950 Syria
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Palmyra, Temple of Baal. 1950, Syria, Tadmur

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek House Naaman II Kings
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Damascus, House of Naaman. II Kings 5. 1950, Syria, Damascus

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Bacchus Fluted columns
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of Bacchus. Fluted columns and carved ceiling and ornamental entablatures. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Bacchus looking out
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of Bacchus, looking out of the great doorway. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Agriculture Silybum Marianum L Gaertn Milk Thistle
Agriculture, Silybum Marianum. L. Gaertn. Milk Thistle or Lady's Thistle. Growing on top of the temple of Bacchus in Baalbek. 1930, Lebanon, Baʻlabakk

Baalbek Sunset effect 1936 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Baalbek. Sunset effect. 1936, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Kamuat el-Hirmel ruins Baalbek Lebanon 1925 Baʻlabakk
Kamuat el-Hirmel. Probably shows ruins of Baalbek, Lebanon. 1925, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Temple Bacchus south west wall
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Temple of Bacchus. The south and west wall. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Hagar el Hubla great stone
Baalbek. Heliopolis. Hagar el Hubla. The great stone in the grand quarry weighing 1000 tons. 1920, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

New Dodge front ruins columns Baalbek 1925 Lebanon
New Dodge in front of ruins of columns, Baalbek?. 1925, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Detail cornice Baalbek 1898 Lebanon
Detail of cornice, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon

Grand court ruins Temple Sun Baalbek 1898 Lebanon
Grand court of ruins, Temple of the Sun, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Relief basin lustration Baalbek 1898 Lebanon
Relief similar to basin of lustration, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon

Carvings Temple Bacchus Baalbek 1898 Lebanon
Carvings in the Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Temple Sun Grand court ruins 1900 Lebanon
Baalbek. Temple of the Sun. Grand court of ruins at Baalbek 1900, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis General view 1898 Lebanon
Baalbek (Heliopolis) etc. General view of Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Capitals ruins Baalbek 1898 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Capitals in ruins, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Ceiling colonnade 1900 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Baalbek. Ceiling of the colonnade 1900, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Ceiling colonnade Temple Bacchus Baalbek 1898
Ceiling of colonnade, Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon

Ornamented frieze cornice great temple Temple
Ornamented frieze and cornice of the great temple (Temple of the Sun), Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Capitals fluted columns 1900 Lebanon
Baalbek. Capitals of fluted columns 1900, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Column Yaat Baalbek 1900 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Column of Yaat near Baalbek 1900, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Greek Cath Church Baalbek 1898 Lebanon Baʻlabakk
Greek Cath. Church in Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Syria Baalbek modern village ruins 1898 Lebanon
Syria. Baalbek. The modern village and the ruins. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Baalbek Heliopolis Columns Temple Sun 1898 Lebanon
Baalbek (Heliopolis), etc. Columns of Temple of the Sun. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Details German Emperor plaque Temple Bacchus
Details of German Emperor plaque, Temple of Bacchus. 1898, Lebanon, Baalbek

Doorway niche statue Temple Sun Baalbek 1898
Doorway and niche for statue, Temple of the Sun, Baalbek. 1898, Lebanon, Ba╩╗labakk

Temple Sun Cyclopean Wall Baalbek 1900 Lebanon
Temple of the Sun from Cyclopean Wall, Baalbek 1900, Lebanon

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

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.