When I first entered Baalbek, I had the feeling that takes you back to that era. The vibe is unbelievable full of energy and can even smell the history . It’s something I cannot describe until you visit and experience it by yourself . I truly recommend it ! Fantastic.
Sir, you are wrong labelling our freedom fighters as a terrorist as Christian Lebanese the majority of the Lebanese are supporters of our freedom fighters and we owe them gratitude for their effort to free our south Lebanon from the aggression on our land
Unbelievable video. It is like we are watching directly from there in Baalbek. Very good quality video and good explanation about the temple and its architecture. Thank you very much for this incredible video. Kudo`s to your work on this video.
I just left Lebanon today and didn’t visit here! Was too busy and had other things higher on my list to see, really wish I had the chance though. Lebanon really suprised me, really enjoyed my time there
@Stivalis Franco Yes and no. It depends how familiar you are with the culture and country. Like anywhere, there are places you don't go. I wouldn't go to Baalbek alone because it's in the north and is not a very safe area. Tripoli also and the south of Lebanon are less safe. But I did know a lady from Germany who was living in Tripoli. If you stay in the area of Beirut, Jounieh, Byblos, Batroun, which are all quite central and along the coast, It's safer. Just research ahead of time what areas are safe and what taxis to use. Allo Taxi is expensive but safe. In Beirut itself I would avoid the southern suburbs and the Dahieh area. Really, the best thing would be to try to make a friend there before you go who can tell you all the ins and outs. The Lebanese people are lovely and so proud of their beautiful country. If you can make a connection, I'm sure they'll take you all over.
This place is truly the best of Lebanon. Incredible is not enough to describe it. I stood in awe at the beauty of this temple. It's truly amazing and will definitely go back there.
Dear Jason, you have taken some of the best shots of Baalbek I've ever seen. I've been at incredible ruins and megalithic sites from Nan Madol to Rapa Nui to all of Peru, Northern Chile, Colombia, all over Mexico and Guatemala, Malta, Stonehenge, and of course our Asian mega-wonders....but only Baalbek is missing on my agenda, and I envy you!!!! You really did a great job....and now the bloody war and unrest in beautiful Lebanon is so sad, as now I don't feel safe to go there in the next few months. I hope that peace can be had soon. Take care and keep up what you doing, it's great! From Samoa with love, Chief Tupa'i Bruno of Samoa.
It is really a majestic place ! exceptional, Fantastic! the imprints of history have marked Baalbek, it was a privilege to savor these moments alone in peace! thank you for sharing these magical moments with us, can't hardly wait to watch your next video on Baalbek! Be safe Jason
I could have watched 30minutes of just views of all the ruins! I must look up the history now, it looks amazing! The intact columns and carvings really spark the imagination, what have they witnessed?
I've been fascinated with ancient megaliths for years and Baalbek is one on my list to visit. Your video gave a great perspective of the site. I can pause and look in detail at the buildings and surrounds unlike other doco's which give only fleeting glimpse of selected areas. Thanks for making and posting the video and the insight into its location regarding the political situation
Thanks for showing our beautiful lebanon not the lebanon they want others to see, lebanon is number one touristic place in middle east with his natural beauty given by god
Jason, you probably do not realize that you are going back to roots by visiting Lebanon. The Irish are Lebanese originally according to recent genetics studies. Excellent videos on Lebanon. Baalbek is Breathtaking!
Hey, interesting comment, can you elaborate please? I happen to be both Lebanese and Irish primarily. Curious what the connection is you are making. Thx
One of the epic sites to visit when in Lebanon! Jason, given your travel dilemma, I would have taken the afternoon bus and spent the evening at a hotel in Baalbek with the following morning being all mine and assuming the initial afternoon was not enough for your needs.
Fascinating. Looking at those ruins really brings home the Hadith, which says: 'Be in this world as if you are a traveller or a stranger.' Great powers will rise and fall, only our final destination lasts forever.
I've visited Baalbek on two occasions. The first time with my parents, i was only young Lebanon had been a war zone but from memory Baalbek itself was packed with tourists. We had been in Syria aswell but when it was a popular tourist destination. The second time it was the 90's and i was working. I visitided the Temple complex again but it wasn't lost on me as much as the first time. The sheer scale and size of the Monolithic stone pillars and the Foundation stones are unfathomable. The place was quiet on this occasion, there were Home office guidlines for the region at the time much the same as now. It would be really good if you could just concentrate on what's in front of you but you are on edge. I don't know about you Jason but it's one of the best historical places i have ever visited. Thanks.
I agree with you, the most stunning temple on planet earth in my humble opinion & I've seen many. Have to exclude the Egyptian, Mexican & Guatemalan pyramids as they're not temples of course.
Fantastic video. Been to Tripoli but it was a tense time for the region and trouble was about. Still enjoyed the local hospitality. Tyre was really chilled and lovely. But definitely want to spend time in Baalbek on next visit. I heard the hotel there is nice too. Looking forward to next roundup video, as the currency/inflation situation seems like a complicated hurdle for someone visiting.
dude im Lebanese and I applaud you for having the courage of traveling alone there, I personally wouldn't take the bus all the way there tbh, but it's definitely worth the visit for sure!
I had an amazing visits in Bealbek temple in 2018, and it gives me soo much admiration of that magical place, my experience was like I'm in the 16th century Era that was one of the greatest historical site in Lebanon I've ever seen❤️
Thanks for visiting my beautiful city, I did not go for over 9 years. we would climb the walls and the rocks and sit on top during the annual festivals, great history
That's truly magical... By d way the world's largest man made blocks of stone exist in baalbek... U should have ventured a bit to the other side of the base and also to the interior of the museum on site.. But i guess it wasn't opened yet... Also there's d quarry of the giant stones near to the site
Yet another truly fascinating and baffling wonder! There are 1000 ton blocks that form a wall there. Who and how did they move them? All around the world are these unbelievable ancient structures that defy explanation and can drive you crazy thinking about it.
All of your videos are fascinating, but this one is beyond belief. Absolutely spectacular. Such history. Such beauty. To think that Alexander walked in those areas in the 330's BCE. I feel privileged to have seen your fine video.
@@voiceprotechtechnology8106 I have no idea what you are referring to. What I meant was that Alexander walked there, not that he had anything to do with creating the city.
I felt interested in lebanon bcz of their traditional Dabke dance & music. Explored baalbek thru google maps. but watching ruins thru your video is kinda cool
temple in Baalbek which is over 4,000 years old. Children in Lebanon schools study that Indian labor, elephants, sculptors and yogis constructed this. It is a massive temple. Some of the foundation stones weigh three hundred tons. Sculptures of lotus flowers are hanging from the ceiling. Obviously, there are no lotuses in Lebanon; it was sculptured by Indians.
@@lydiaayoubz5760 it's just the media like 3 month ago I visited it no problems or you can check david been here on RU-vid also have been there no problem you know that's like saying Lebanon is not safe or tripoli is not safe none of this is true
@@elaceaceak2357 yeh I know I love my country so much I hope to God Lebanon will Rise up with a better and stronger Government and the people will no longer suffer. But next year for sure Baalbek is my first stop 👍keep the good work up mate your doing a great job ♥️🙏🏻
@Karabhilu I know Baal was a Canaan/Phoenician Pagan God of fertility. Maybe Muslims and Jews are ashamed of the connotations, since there is some talk of baby sacrifices, but I'm pretty sure it is of Levantine origin. Still people like to refer to it as Roman because the Romans added some bits.
I must say you are indeed fearless to attack the failed transport system without company... as a lebanese myself i used it at most 5 times in my life...
It just goes to show how low the lebanese cultural tourism is/fell. Sad. But glad you enjoyed it I went to Baalbeck long time ago but your video has motivated me to revisit!
@JASON the temple build some year 4300 year's back by Indian yogis indian elephants, sculptures. One proof is you can see Lotus on top of temple and also 2nd proof is lebanon children studies that it was build by Indians as I said above
You are in Baalbeck and do not show the massive megalithic stones in the foundation of this temple? These stones, which cannot be lifted with today's technology, are the actual sights. (Built by Nephilims)
@@samtech9622 If you don't know anything then should keep quite... What you knw abt India.. Islam came 1400 years back but India has history of 15000 years....We have many temples thousands years old.... And this Lebanon temple has lotus which confirms it's connection with India.... And i suggest you to google about Nalanda University.... World's first university having 9 Million books in library destroyed by Islamic radicals in india....Mughals and Europeans ruined our great cultural heritage ....
Brand new it must of been off the charts.... perciate the video Hombre interesting musings prime cut..... And always Carry a large caliber revolver for safety 🦺.
This temple was built by ancient Indians . There are many evidences but the most prominent is the Lotus sculpture on the ceiling . There were no Lotus in Middle East back then . I'm just telling the forgotten history so don't shit in reply 🙏 .
