Ṣawwana

Ṣawwana is an archaeological site in , and has an elevation of 1,118 metres.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Awam Tempel and Bar’an Temple.

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The Temple of Awwam, commonly known as Mahram Bilqis by locals, was the main Sabaean temple dedicated to their national god, Almaqah, and it is also the largest known temple complex in South Arabia, located near in what is now . is situated 3½ km southeast of Ṣawwana.

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The Barran Temple is a Sabaean temple near , ; also known as the "Throne of Bilqis", it dates back to the 10th century BCE and was dedicated to the god Almaqah. is situated 3 km south of Ṣawwana.

Ṣawwana

Latitude
15.42767° or 15° 25′ 40″ north
Longitude
45.33494° or 45° 20′ 6″ east
Elevation
1,118 metres (3,668 feet)
Open location code
7H77C8HM+3X
Geo­Names ID
11428808
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