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Syria. Baalbeck (Heliopolis) Colonnade of the Temple of the Sun

Maxime Du Camp


SYRIA. BAALBECK (HELIOPOLIS) COLONNADE OF THE TEMPLE OF THE SUN


ca. 1849-1851


Syria















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Show Notes

There are six basic architectural techniques used to build. One of the oldest building techniques is the post and lintel, used since prehistoric times. Vertical posts hold up the weight of the lintel, the horizontal piece.