Original Neo-Babylonian podium

Original Neo-Babylonian podium is a historic site in South Governorate, Lebanon. Original Neo-Babylonian podium is situated nearby to the ruins Roman Stairs, as well as near Sacred Basin.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Eshmun and Sidon Sea Castle.

Temple of Eshmun

Archaeological site

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The Temple of Eshmun is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, 2 kilometres northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon.

Sidon's Sea Castle was built by the crusaders in the thirteenth century as a fortress of the Holy Land. It is one of the most prominent historical sites in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon Sea Castle is situated 3 km southwest of Original Neo-Babylonian podium.

Sidon Land Castle

Castle

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The Castle of Saint Louis, also known as Qalaat al Muizz or the Land Castle, is a ruined castle in Sidon, Lebanon. It was built in 1254 by French crusaders on the site of an earlier Fatimid fortress, and was altered a number of times until the 17th century. Sidon Land Castle is situated 4 km southwest of Original Neo-Babylonian podium.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alman and Bqosta.