Lebanon 1969 Reel 38 of 65
Category: Travelogue
Length: 17:53
| Film ID | F16-0381 |
| Film Description | Reel 38 of 65 Unedited travelogue Baalbek Anjar Beit-el-Din ShotlistCat. Reel 381 1969: Reel 38: Lebanon Baalbek, Anjar, Beit ed-Dine. May 7.Bacchus temple peristyle, ceiling. "Falling" keystone at door of Bacchus temple. Intricate stone carving of doorway. Capitals along a wall. Columns, arched niches Hitching post for horses Venus temple opposite Bacchus temple Partly cut stone block, Jupiter and Bacchus temples in background. Limestone block, said to be largest cut stone in the world 2 series of arches (at Anjar) Ruins of city wall, Round defense towers Street "2-story" arches (pan shot) Area of a row of shops Remains of 4 arches 4 pillared building, probably a temple. Mortar Mosaic floor, in situ Niche or alcove. Tunnel. Round defense tower Steps to top of tower Orchid, planted by caretaker (cu) 2-story arch. Beit ed-Dine castle (nineteenth century): main entrance with mosaics, wooden polygonal windows. Main entrance: mosaic, stone work Alcove. Room: carved stone walls, elaborate ceiling with mirrors. Reception room: bouquet in window bay, sidewall seats, tile floor. Room with highly decorated carved wood Chinese porcelain vase (mcu). Decorated dish (mcu). Decorated vase (mcu) Decorated dish Chest with mother of pearl inlay Fountain with water flowing over gilded carving and tile mosaic in wall Carved sidewall decoration (cu). Flint lock gun. Gold embroidery. Elaborately carved, gilt ceiling. Bridal shoes with bells. Bridal shoes: mother of pearl inlay, and high so that guests can see bride over her companions |
| Video Category | Travelogue |
| Film Creator | Watson Kintner |
| Topics | Baalbek, Anjar, Beit ed-Dine, Museums, Roman antiquities |
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