Aqniyat Rūmānīyah
Aqniyat Rūmānīyah is an archaeological site in Homs Governorate, Syria. Aqniyat Rūmānīyah is situated nearby to Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle, as well as near the archaeological site Temple of Baalshamin.| 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
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 790 metres southeast of Aqniyat Rūmānīyah.
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 1½ km southeast of Aqniyat Rūmānīyah.
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 790 metres northwest of Aqniyat Rūmānīyah.
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.
Aqniyat Rūmānīyah
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Aqniyat Rumaniyah”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55872° or 34° 33′ 31″ northLongitude
38.26424° or 38° 15′ 51″ eastElevation
416 metres (1,365 feet)Open location code
8G6WH757+FMGeoNames ID
8383654
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In Other Languages
“Aqniyat Rūmānīyah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “أقنية رومانية”
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