Temple of Jupiter structure and courtyards. The Temple of Jupiter is the main temple structure at Baalbek Features a hexagonal courtyard with entrance and reconstruction diagrams Had a roof covering the entire hexagonal courtyard area
Baalbek's Temple of Jupiter featured a hexagonal forecourt at the entrance to the temple complex. The great hexagonal court held massive columns decorated with ancient symbols, including a symbol sometimes identified as a swastika found across multiple world cultures. Some sections are reconstructed for tourism.
Key Facts
- The Temple of Jupiter is the main temple structure at Baalbek
- Features a hexagonal courtyard with entrance and reconstruction diagrams
- Had a roof covering the entire hexagonal courtyard area
- The great courtyard lies at the heart of the Jupiter Temple
- Contains massive columns and ancient symbols including the swastika found across multiple cultures
- The site has been altered with reconstructed sections for tourism
Related site: Baalbek — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Largest Megaliths in the World - Baalbek, Lebanon by Wandering Wolf