Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah
Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah is an archaeological site in Homs Governorate, Syria. Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah is situated nearby to Temple of Bel, as well as near the theater building Roman Theatre at Palmyra.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Bel and Temple of Baalshamin.
Temple of Bel
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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 190 metres west of Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah.
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 1 km northwest of Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah.
Roman Theatre at Palmyra
Theater building
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The Roman Theatre at Palmyra is a Roman theatre in ancient Palmyra in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. Roman Theatre at Palmyra is situated 770 metres northwest of Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah.
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.
Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Ad Dar al Yunaniyah” and “Greek House”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.54698° or 34° 32′ 49″ northLongitude
38.27593° or 38° 16′ 33″ eastElevation
405 metres (1,329 feet)Open location code
8G6WG7WG+Q9GeoNames ID
8383566
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In Other Languages
“Ad Dār al Yūnānīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الدار اليونانية”
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