Roman Quarry - Bekaa Valley - Lebonon

Where ancient stones tell a story of power, mystery, and amazing skill.
Where we find the Stone of the Pregnant Woman

Roman Quarry is a quiet, magical place full of history, mystery, and wonder—right in the heart of Lebanon. More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans came to the Bekaa Valley to build their massive temples in Baalbek. But first, they needed something very important: giant stones. So, they created this quarry—a special place where they cut the stones from the ground.

Here, they carved out some of the largest stones ever cut by humans! One of the most famous is called the “Stone of the Pregnant Woman,” and it weighs over 1,000 tons. That’s heavier than 150 elephants!

They did all this without modern machines—just with hand tools, wooden rollers, ropes, and manpower. No one knows exactly how they planned to move such heavy stones, and some were so big they were never moved at all. They still lie in the quarry today.

*The above block is a single piece of stone, and weighs an estimated 1,000 tons*

Why do people call the above stone “Stone of the Pregnant Woman”? Well, there are many stories! One legend says a pregnant woman knew the secret of moving it. Another says the stone brings luck or fertility.

The Romans were incredible builders. This quarry shows how smart and skilled they were, even with simple tools.

Today, visitors come from all over the world to see the giant blocks, take photos, and imagine how powerful and clever the ancient people must have been.

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Roman Quarry – Bekaa Valley – Lebonon

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Aasim Naseem

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