Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade
بعلبك · Baalbek Colonnade N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇱🇧 Beqaa, Baalbek, Lebanon
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About Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade
Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade in Beqaa, Baalbek, Lebanon is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal necropolis and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 8.0 ha. Excavation excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 1170 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Territorial marker
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 831 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1959
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1489 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
34.0100° N · 36.2000° E · 1170 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade — cella with stratified deposits
34.0119° N · 36.1992° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade — court with stratified deposits
34.0076° N · 36.1985° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade — pylon with stratified deposits
34.0089° N · 36.2021° EAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Baalbek — Jupiter Temple North Colonnade — altar with stratified deposits
34.0096° N · 36.2011° E