Qaws an Naşr
Qaws an Naşr is an archaeological site in Homs Governorate, Syria. Qaws an Naşr is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Nabu, 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 Nabu.
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 380 metres southeast of Qaws an Naşr.
Temple of Nabu
Archaeological site
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Temple of Nabu is an archaeological site.
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 220 metres northwest of Qaws an Naşr.
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.
Qaws an Naşr
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Qaws an Nasr”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.54987° or 34° 32′ 60″ northLongitude
38.27102° or 38° 16′ 16″ eastElevation
412 metres (1,352 feet)Open location code
8G6WG7XC+WCGeoNames ID
8383569
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In Other Languages
“Qaws an Naşr” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قوس النصر”
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