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Baalbek is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, Baalbek had a population of 82,608, mostly Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians. The town is known for its historical sites and tourist attractions, including several ancient Ro…
Baalbek is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, Baalbek had a population of 82,608, mostly Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians. The town is known for its historical sites and tourist attractions, including several ancient Roman temples, a Great Mosque from the Umayyad period, and a Roman quarry site named Hajar al-Hibla.
  • Elevation: 1,170 m (3,840 ft)
  • Country: Lebanon
  • Governorate: Baalbek-Hermel
  • District: Baalbek
  • Criteria: Cultural: i, iv
  • Reference: 294
  • Inscription: 1984 (8th Session)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org