Columns of The Past, a photo from Beqaa, East

Photographer's Note

These columns belong to the Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, Lebanon. Formerly known as Heliopolis(The City of The Sun) during Roman Times, only half of the city was ever finished, but the temple actually went on to become the largest religious temple in the Roman Empire.

Also, note the Arabic writing on the right circular column. While at first sight they seem like the typical signs of vandalism, these were actually carved on the columns more than 200 years ago.

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silvia_zenova (1336) 2008-11-06 7:27

Hello Thomas,
very interesting point of view here and good exposure, because you don't have overexposed part, what is very important!
I think a pictute needs a bit more sharpness. Keep oh shooting:)
Silvia

mauro61 (53411) 2008-11-14 5:53