Throughout much of ancient Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Palestine are found the ruins of ancient temples that may rank among the greatest megalithic structures on earth. 

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Who were the masterminds that created these structures? When were they built and why? Before we address any of these questions, this article wishes to provide an overview of the main megalithic temple sites of Lebanon, from the world-famous ruins of Baalbek to remote mountain temples far off the beaten track.