Temple of the Winged Lions
The Temple of the Winged Lions is a large Nabatean temple complex located in Petra, Jordan, and dated to the reign of King Aretas IV. The temple is located in Petra's so-called Sacred Quarter, an area situated at the end of Petra's main Colonnaded Street consisting of two majestic temples, the Qasr al-Bint and, opposite, the Temple of the Winged Lions on the northern bank of Wadi Musa.
- Tourist attraction
- …is also known as “Winged Lions Temple, Petra”
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Description: temple complex located in Petra, Jordan
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Great Temple and Qasr al-Bint.
Great Temple
The Great Temple at Petra is a grand monumental… Great Temple is situated 140 metres south of Temple of the Winged Lions.
Qasr al-Bint
The Qasr al-Bint is a religious temple in the Nabataean city of Petra. Qasr al-Bint is situated 230 metres west of Temple of the Winged Lions.
Petra Pool and Garden Complex
The Petra Garden and Pool Complex is a name given… Petra Pool and Garden Complex is situated 170 metres south of Temple of the Winged Lions.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Petra and Petra.
Petra
Wadi Musa is a town located in the Ma'an Governorate in southern Jordan. Petra is situated 3½ km east of Temple of the Winged Lions.
Temple of the Winged Lions
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Latitude
30.33008° or 30° 19′ 48″ north
Longitude
35.44243° or 35° 26′ 33″ east
Open location code
8G2Q8CJR+2X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Temple of the Winged Lions” goes by many names.
معبد الأسود المجنحةArabic
Winged Lions Temple, PetraDutch
Храм крылатых львовRussian
Храм крилатих лавоваSerbian
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Beautiful view over the Great Temple and Royal Palace.
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