Les ruines de Balbec, autrement dite Heliopolis dans la Coelosyrie

Les ruines de Balbec, autrement dite Heliopolis dans la Coelosyrie, published in 1757, presents a detailed exploration of the ancient ruins of Baalbek (Heliopolis) in modern-day Lebanon. Authored by Robert Wood with illustrations by Giovanni Battista Borra, Paul Fourdrinier and Thomas Major, this work offers meticulously detailed engravings and descriptions of the architectural remains. The book stands as a significant contribution to 18th-century travel literature and archaeological documentation, providing valuable insights into the art and architecture of the region. It showcases the grandeur of Roman temples and structures, capturing their state of preservation (or ruin) at the time. This historical document appeals to scholars of architecture, history, and Middle Eastern studies, as well as anyone with an interest in the classical world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 154, Hardcover, Hutson Street Press