April
11
/ 2021
Baalbek in Lebanon has been known by many names, ruled by many different kings and emperors, and has been under the dominion of many faiths in its long and storied history. Some 2,000 years ago, around 27 BC, when it was known as Heliopolis or “The City of the Sun”, Baalbek served as the premier outpost of the Roman Empire. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To allow history lovers and pandemic-frustrated travelers the chance to relive the rich and eventful past of the city, and enjoy the grandeur of the Roman temples in the Beq’aa Valley, the Lebanese Directorate of General Antiquities and the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) have come together with the American virtual tour company
