Baalbek
[
bahl
-bek,
bey
-
uh
l-,
beyl
-]
/ˈbɑl bɛk, ˈbeɪ əl-, ˈbeɪl-/
noun
1.
a town in E Lebanon: ruins of ancient city; Temple of the Sun. 16,000. Ancient Greek name,
Heliopolis
.
British Dictionary definitions for
Baalbek
Baalbek
/
ˈbɑːlbɛk
/
noun
1.
a town in E Lebanon: an important city in Phoenician and Roman times; extensive ruins. Pop: 150 000 (1998 est)
Ancient name
Heliopolis