any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
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It was a centre of idolatry, an altar to Baal, the god of the sun and fire. 那坛是用来向异教的太阳神和火神巴力献祭的。
It is the site of an ancient Phoenician city probably devoted to the worship of Baal and is now noted for its extensive Roman ruins.Population, 24,000. 它是古代腓尼基城的遗址，那时可能是用于朝拜太阳神的地方，现在因其大量的罗马遗迹而闻名。
