Giovanni.Yaghi

19/07/2026

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12/07/2026

The Roman temple complex of Baalbek (known as Heliopolis under Greco-Roman rule) was built on top of a pre-existing Phoenician/Canaanite religious site and an ancient archaeological tell (settlement mound) dating back to the Neolithic period.

12/07/2026

Die Küche des Libanon gilt als eine der vielfältigsten, gesündesten und schmackhaftesten des Nahen Ostens, bei der das gemeinsame Teilen von Speisen im Mittelpunkt steht. Das Essen wird traditionell mit frischen Kräutern, Olivenöl, Zitronensaft und Knoblauch verfeinert.

12/07/2026

Le Liban est un joyau millénaire, où l'histoire ancienne des Phéniciens à Baalbek rencontre des paysages méditerranéens et des montagnes verdoyantes. Ce pays concentre des trésors comme la grotte de Jeita, les cèdres millénaires et une capitale vibrante, Beyrouth, offrant une richesse culturelle et naturelle exceptionnelle.

12/07/2026

The massive temple complex of Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis) in modern-day Lebanon was built by Roman engineers using advanced classical physics, heavy iron tools, mechanical advantage, and massive teamwork. Starting around 27 BC under Emperor Augustus, the Romans constructed a monumental sanctuary featuring the largest stone blocks ever moved by humanity.

12/07/2026

The Jeita Grotto is a breathtaking 9-kilometer-long system of two interconnected limestone caves located in the Nahr al-Kalb valley, just 18 kilometers north of Beirut. Widely considered the national pride of Lebanon, this geological masterpiece was chosen as a top-14 finalist in the global New 7 Wonders of Nature competition.

12/07/2026

The Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, Lebanon, is widely regarded as one of the grandest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world. Built during the Roman Empire, it stands as a monumental masterpiece of imperial Roman architecture, towering over the Bekaa Valley.

12/07/2026

The Baalbeck International Festival is the oldest and most prestigious cultural festival in the Middle East, held annually in July and August within the breathtaking Roman ruins of Baalbek, Lebanon. Founded in 1956 under the patronage of President Camille Chamoun, it transformed a UNESCO World Heritage site into a global crossroads for classical music, dance, theater, opera, and jazz.

06/07/2026