Uncovering the Mystery of Baalbek The Shocking Truth Behind the Giant Stone Blocks

What if we told you that some of the world's largest and heaviest blocks of stone were moved over 1,000 years ago without the help of modern technology? Welcome to the mystery of Baalbek, Lebanon, where you can find the largest blocks in the world that can weigh 1,200 tons or more than 15 blue whales. And sure, their sizes are mind-blowing, but the question remains, who really built the giant blocks of stone at this ancient site and for what purpose? The city of Baalbek in Lebanon is home to one of the most enigmatic ruins that date back all the way to the Roman Empire. But that's not nearly the most fascinating thing about this temple because we have to talk about its foundations. We know that these blocks originated in a nearby limestone quarry thanks to a team of the German Archaeological Institute. In fact, when they went to have a look at these monstrosities, they discovered what they are calling the largest stone block from antiquity. It is quite similar to the other blocks that were used to support the temple. But the most famous of the monoliths is the one that was named the stone of the pregnant woman.