Baalbek is an incredible monument, standing on a hill in the Bekaa valley in Lebanon.The construction of the expansive temple was begun by the Phoenicians between 3000-4000 years ago.Some curious fact about the Baalbek temple are that one can see stone lotuses carved on the temple’s ceilings.It is well know that lotus is the most common symbolism of spirituality in India. This clear indicates that Ancient Bharatiyas were much older than the any of then existing civilization. It is also important to notice that Bharatiyas were advance in technology. Source: Bharata-The Rhythm of a nation