To the north of Damascus lies the terrace of Baalbek—a platform built of stone blocks, some of which have sides
more than 65 feet long
and weigh nearly 2,000 tons. Until
now archaeologists have not
been able to give a convincing explanation why, how or by whom the terrace of Baalbek was
built. Russian Professor Agrest considers
it possible that the terrace is the remains of a gigantic airfield. (Chariots of the Gods, 93)