Ancient Lebanon: Monuments Past & Present presents an informative and readable survey of important buildings and monuments of antiquity. Vivid photographs illustrate these ancient landmarks as they appear today, and through the use of plastic overlays, as they likely appeared when still intact. Sixteen of these beautifully illustrated reconstruction photo overlays that transport you back in time. The book tours several different monuments, illuminating the Roman theatre at Byblos, the Temple of Bacchus and Little Altar at Baalbeck, and many more. The authors offer a brief history of each region, explaining the context for its most significant buildings. An accessible and handy guide, Ancient Lebanon: Monuments Past and Present is an excellent resource for travelers and history students alike.
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