The temples located in Baalbeck are not only the largest roman temples, but also the best preserved in the world. The Baalbeck International Music and Dance Festival is held in these ruins.
The Temple of Jupiter was built around 54-68AD. These are the 6 remaining columns of the original 54.
We are standing at the base of one of these massive columns, which is 7 feet in diameter and 70 feet high.
The columns supported an entablature lying horizontally on these columns. This is a piece of the frieze from that structure.
The Temple of Bacchus (Roman god of wine) was built during the 1st half of the 2nd Century. It was a temple of celebration, even including a wine cellar.
Intricate carvings of grapes and poppies on the main entrance of the temple. The inner chamber of the temple is richly carved with scenes from the life of Bacchus.
The Temple of Jupiter was built around 54-68AD. These are the 6 remaining columns of the original 54.
The columns supported an entablature lying horizontally on these columns. This is a piece of the frieze from that structure.
The Temple of Bacchus (Roman god of wine) was built during the 1st half of the 2nd Century. It was a temple of celebration, even including a wine cellar.
Intricate carvings of grapes and poppies on the main entrance of the temple. The inner chamber of the temple is richly carved with scenes from the life of Bacchus. 
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