Baalbek

[ bahl-bek, bey-uh l-, beyl- ]

/ ˈbɑl bɛk, ˈbeɪ əl-, ˈbeɪl- /

a town in E Lebanon: ruins of ancient city; Temple of the Sun. 16,000. Ancient Greek name, Heliopolis.

Example sentences from the Web for baalbek

West of Baalbek one of these pillars is to be seen, called the pillar of the maidens, and there is another not far from Acre.

Palestine |Claude Reignier Conder
The greatest marvel of Baalbek has, however, still to be noticed.

Tent Work in Palestine |Claude Reignier Conder
It will then be advisable to cut off the water-supply by diverting the course of the small river which flows into Baalbek.

The Strong Arm |Robert Barr
On the 9th we were at Baalbek, on the 13th at Tripolis, and on the 15th at Homs.

A Short History of the Great War |A. F. Pollard

The village, or town, of Baalbek is extensive and flourishing.

Tent Work in Palestine |Claude Reignier Conder

Baalbek

/ (ˈbɑːlbɛk) /

a town in E Lebanon: an important city in Phoenician and Roman times; extensive ruins. Pop: 150 000 (1998 est) Ancient name: Heliopolis