Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd
Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd is a wadi in Homs Governorate, Syria. Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd is situated nearby to the suburb Ḩayy Udhaynah, as well as near Hayy Al Qal’ah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of Bel and Temple of Baalshamin.
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 3½ km south of Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd.
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 3 km southwest of Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd.
Roman Theatre at Palmyra
Theater building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3 km southwest of Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd.
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.
Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd
- Type: Wadi
- Also known as: “Wadi Abu `Ubayd”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.57517° or 34° 34′ 31″ northLongitude
38.28667° or 38° 17′ 12″ eastElevation
430 metres (1,411 feet)Open location code
8G6WH7GP+3MGeoNames ID
9993741
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In Other Languages
“Wādī Abū ‘Ubayd” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “وادي أبو عبيد”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ḩayy Udhaynah and Hayy Al Qal’ah.
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Highlights include Ḩadīqat aţ Ţalā’i‘ and Sūq al Hāl.
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