Baalbek s heydays came to an end with the advent of early Christianity in the 4th century, after which it entered a deliriously confusing period of Muslim conquerors, all seeking to claim the ruinated site for themselves. Travelling around the region, Lebanon s snow-capped peaks from which it derives its original Phoenician name meaning white ( Lbn ) - are a reassuringly peaceful sight.
The Abdallah family who lost three of their children and a cousin in the Oatlands tragedy three years ago have launched a civil suit against the killer driver, Samuel William Davidson.
Sydney dad Danny Abdhallah claims the driver who killed his three children after crashing into them with his car while they were walking to buy ice-cream is becoming a Maronite Catholic.