Baalbek tunnel complex
About This Museum
Tucked beneath the sprawling ruins of the Heliopolis acropolis, the Baalbek Tunnel Complex is less a traditional museum and more a journey into the earth. You descend from the sun-drenched Roman stones into a cool, shadowy network of passages that feel ancient and secret. It's here you get a true sense of the sheer scale of engineering required to build the temples above, walking past colossal foundation blocks and through arches that have borne immense weight for millennia. The air is still and heavy with history, a stark contrast to the open sky just moments before.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibits are the tunnels themselves, along with massive, perfectly carved stone blocks and architectural fragments that show the Romans' construction genius. One unforgettable section reveals the truly staggering foundations of the Temple of Jupiter, giving you a worm's-eye view of its grandeur.
Visitor Information
It's located right by the Temple of Jupiter—just look for the entrance near those epic columns. The tunnels offer a welcome respite from the Lebanese sun, so it's a perfect spot to cool down while still absorbing incredible history.
Architecture & Building
This is a subterranean structural complex, essentially the monumental foundational works and service passages of the Roman sanctuary, built from massive limestone ashlars.
Contact & Location
Address: بعلبك, قضاء بعلبك, محافظة بعلبك الهرمل, 1800, لبنان
Phone: +961 8 370 645
