Dura gate
Dura gate is a ruins in Homs Governorate, Syria. Dura gate is situated nearby to the ruins market, as well as near Palmyra Museum.| 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 470 metres west of Dura gate.
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 730 metres south of Dura gate.
Roman Theatre at Palmyra
Theater building
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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 670 metres southwest of Dura gate.
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.
Dura gate
- Type: Ruins
- Category: historic site
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55384° or 34° 33′ 14″ northLongitude
38.27507° or 38° 16′ 30″ eastOpen location code
8G6WH73G+G2OpenStreetMap ID
node 2356266283OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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In Other Languages
“Dura gate” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Puerta de Dura Europos”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include market and Palmyra Museum.
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