A 1969 glimpse into the architectural legacy of Baalbek and the Douris mausoleum.
In short: This archival footage captures the ancient stone structures of Lebanon as they appeared in 1969. From the intricate carvings of the Temple of Jupiter to the 13th-century mausoleum at Douris, the reel offers a rare, ground-level view of these historic sites and traditional local customs.
The footage documents the Temple of Jupiter complex, highlighting the Propylae entrance and the hexagonal forecourt. The camera pans across the Great Court ruins and the Bacchus Temple, focusing on architectural details like stone carvings of flowers and fertility symbols, as well as the distinct wall slots added during the Arabic period.
Beyond the major ruins, the reel visits the 13th-century mausoleum at Quibbet Douris, noted for its eight granite pillars and angled arch keystones. It also captures a moment of daily life at a nearby coffee shop, where traditional methods of grinding coffee are shown alongside a single-stringed rabab instrument.
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