Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā
Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā is an ancient wall in Homs Governorate, Syria. Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā is situated nearby to the archaeological site Temple of Baalshamin, 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 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 570 metres southeast of Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā.
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 1¼ km southeast of Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā.
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 760 metres southeast of Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā.
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.
Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā
- Type: Ancient wall
- Also known as: “Aswar al Malikat Zanubiya” and “Zenobia Wall”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55696° or 34° 33′ 25″ northLongitude
38.26551° or 38° 15′ 56″ eastElevation
417 metres (1,368 feet)Open location code
8G6WH748+Q6GeoNames ID
8383648
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In Other Languages
“Aswār al Malikat Zanūbiyā” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “أسوار الملكة زنوبيا”
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