Tetrapylon

Tetrapylon is a hotel in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Bel and Roman Theatre at Palmyra.

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The , sometimes also referred to as the "Temple of Baal", was an ancient temple located in , 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 and was dedicated in AD 32. is situated 3½ km north of Tetrapylon.

Theater building
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The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. is situated 4 km north of Tetrapylon.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 4 km north of Tetrapylon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.

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was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town. was known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both meant the same thing - date palm.

Tetrapylon

Latitude
34.51564° or 34° 30′ 56″ north
Longitude
38.27304° or 38° 16′ 23″ east
Elevation
385 metres (1,263 feet)
Open location code
8G6WG78F+76
Geo­Names ID
9972334
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