Baalbek Citadel and back ruins exploration. The Citadel is located at the back of the Baalbek site Contains collapsed columns and discarded stones from different construction periods Speaker finds curved placement stones and additional pinch holes in corners

The back Temple of Bacchus area at Baalbek contains collapsed columns and discarded stones from various periods. Curved placement stones and pinch holes appear in corners. Pottery pipe work was found inside a column. Rubble piles suggest stones either stored or awaiting conservation work.

Key Facts

  • The Citadel is located at the back of the Baalbek site
  • Contains collapsed columns and discarded stones from different construction periods
  • Speaker finds curved placement stones and additional pinch holes in corners
  • Pottery pipe work found inside a column at the site
  • The area has rubble where stones are either waiting to be placed or awaiting conservation

Related site: Baalbek — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.