‘Ayn al Qanāh
‘Ayn al Qanāh is a spring in Homs Governorate, Syria. ‘Ayn al Qanāh is situated nearby to the suburb Hayy Al Qal’ah, as well as near the locality Bīr Abū Qanāţir.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of Bel and Temple of Baalshamin.
Temple of Bel
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Temple of Bel, sometimes also referred to as the "Temple of Baal", was an ancient temple located in Palmyra, Syria. The temple, consecrated to the Mesopotamian god Bel, worshipped at Palmyra in triad with the lunar god Aglibol and the sun god Yarhibol, formed the center of religious life in Palmyra and was dedicated in AD 32. Temple of Bel is situated 3½ km east of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.
Temple of Baalshamin
Archaeological site
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Temple of Baalshamin was an ancient temple in the city of Palmyra, Syria, dedicated to the Canaanite sky deity Baalshamin. The temple's earliest phase dates to the late 2nd century BC; its altar was built in 115 AD, and the temple was substantially rebuilt in 131 AD. Temple of Baalshamin is situated 3½ km east of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.
Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle
Castle
Photo: Mewes, Public domain.
Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani Castle or Tadmur Castle, is a castle overlooking Palmyra in the province of Homs, Syria. The castle is thought to have been built by the Mamluks in the 13th century on a high hill overlooking the historic… Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle is situated 2½ km northeast of ‘Ayn al Qanāh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Palmyra.
Palmyra
Palmyra was the only oasis in Syria and perhaps the only truly tourist town. Palmyra was known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both meant the same thing - date palm.
‘Ayn al Qanāh
- Type: Spring
- Also known as: “`Ayn al Qanah” and “Aïn el Qenâh”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55° or 34° 33′ northLongitude
38.23333° or 38° 14′ eastElevation
426 metres (1,398 feet)Open location code
8G6WG6XM+X8GeoNames ID
172194
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