Temple of Bel

Temple of Bel is a ruins in , . Temple of Bel is situated near the tourism office , as well as near the sally port .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Temple of Bel and Temple of Baalshamin.

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The , sometimes also referred to as the "Temple of Baal", was an ancient temple located in , 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 and was dedicated in AD 32.

Archaeological site
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The was an ancient temple in the city of , 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. is situated 770 metres northwest of Temple of Bel.

Theater building
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The is a Roman theatre in ancient in the Syrian Desert. The unfinished theatre dates back to the second-century CE Severan period. is situated 610 metres northwest of Temple of Bel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmyra.

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was the only oasis in and perhaps the only truly tourist town. was known as Tadmor to the Syrians. Both meant the same thing - date palm.

Temple of Bel

Latitude
34.54731° or 34° 32′ 50″ north
Longitude
38.27407° or 38° 16′ 27″ east
Open location code
8G6WG7WF+WJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 303071536
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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In Other Languages

From German to Italian—“Temple of Bel” goes by many names.
  • German: “Baaltempel”
  • Italian: “Tempio di Bel”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Palmyra Visitor Centre and Triumphal Arch.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: زنوبيا شام بالاس and Zenobia Cham Palace.

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Worth a closer look: Damascus and Aleppo.

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