The Impossible Scale of Baalbek, Lebanon
Today, we will be looking at the incredible enigmas surrounding the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon, one of the most extraordinary ancient sites in the world. Although Baalbek is commonly attributed to the Romans, as you will soon see, the site is exceptional even by Roman standards. The most famous mystery at Baalbek is the Trilithon: three enormous stones embedded into the northern end of a U-shaped megalithic wall surrounding the Temple of Jupiter. Each stone is approximately 64 feet long, 14 feet high, and 12 feet…
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