Maqābir Abrāj
Maqābir Abrāj is an archaeological site in Homs Governorate, Syria. Maqābir Abrāj is situated nearby to the ruins Temple of Allat.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Baalshamin and Temple of Bel.
Temple of Baalshamin
Archaeological site
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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 east of Maqābir Abrāj.
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 1½ km east of Maqābir Abrāj.
Temple of Allat
Ruins
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The Temple of Al-Lat, was an ancient temple located in Palmyra, Syria dedicated to the goddess Al-Lat. The temple was dedicated by the citizen Taimarsu of Palmyra in c. Temple of Allat is situated 460 metres northeast of Maqābir Abrāj.
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.
Maqābir Abrāj
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Maqabir Abraj”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55196° or 34° 33′ 7″ northLongitude
38.25816° or 38° 15′ 29″ eastElevation
443 metres (1,453 feet)Open location code
8G6WH725+Q7GeoNames ID
8383647
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In Other Languages
“Maqābir Abrāj” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مقابر ابراج”
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