Ancient Rome still alive in Baalbek Lebanon!


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March 26th 2009
Published: August 30th 2009
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Lebanon has been a country with many surprises, of course, the majority of these being enjoyable. Perhaps the best surprise of this trip though was getting the opportunity to feel Roman. Or when I say Roman, in this case I mean walking through the well preserved ancient Roman sites (and when you have the temple all to yourself, who's going to stop you from pretending?). Even though I traveled t... Read Full Entry



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30th July 2010

Beautiful Baalbek
I went there last year and was in awe of the place! Having visited all the great Roman and Greek sites in situ, Baalbek lived up to all my expectations! By far this is the most fabulous Roman site of the Ancient World! I love your photos with the fog - fabulous! You must've really felt the powers of Jupiter, Baal and or Mercury/Baachus! It's a shame the government hasn't spent much money on marketing for Baalbek but you do know why? I love your photos, so mystical!
30th July 2010

I agree!
Baalbek was definatly a great time! While getting there may have been an adventure, walking through the site, espicially when I had it pretty much to myself, made for a great day. As far as I know, this is the world's most preserved Roman site. Thanks for the kind words about the pics, my timing was quite lucky, but I suppose with determination you can make your own luck to a degree. Best wishes to your future travels!
9th August 2010
Within the temple of Bacchus, looking out

This is such an awesome shot!
14th August 2010

Thanks
I have to admit, I got pretty lucky with the timing of this pic to have a misty day and the place to myself. Perhaps with a committed spirit we make our own luck to a degree though?

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