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1 of 253523 objects
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
The Circular Temple, Baalbek [Lebanon] 4 May 1862
Albumen print | 23.6 x 29.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2700977
![The Circular Temple, Baalbek [Lebanon]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/a/c/335809-1351702189.jpg?itok=t3Wh4PoQ "The Circular Temple, Baalbek [Lebanon]")
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The Circular Temple is today known as the Temple of Venus. It is a slightly later addition to the site. Several Roman emperors had structures built at Heliopolis. The Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (r.193-211 AD) was responsible for this small pentagonal temple. The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Baalbec 4 May'. The photograph is number 116 in the Day & Son series.
Provenance
Acquired the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
23.6 x 29.2 cm (image)
47.0 x 58.5 cm (mount)
