Tower of Elahbel

Tower of Elahbel is an archaeological site in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma’ani Castle and Temple of Baalshamin.

Castle
Photo: Mewes, Public domain.
Palmyra Castle, also known as Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ani… is situated 1¼ km northeast of Tower of Elahbel.

Archaeological site
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The was an ancient temple in the… is situated 2 km east of Tower of Elahbel.

Theater building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the Syrian Desert. is situated 1½ km east of Tower of Elahbel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.

Photo: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0.
was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town.

Tower of Elahbel

Latitude
34.55349° or 34° 33′ 13″ north
Longitude
38.25024° or 38° 15′ 1″ east
Elevation
426 metres (1,398 feet)
Open location code
8G6WH732+93
Geo­Names ID
12022592
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Hayy Al Qal’ah and Ḩayy aḑ Ḑāhirīyah.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Funduq Tadmur ash Shām and Tadamora Palace Hotel & Spa.

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