Early Christian Church
Early Christian Church is a ruins in Homs Governorate, Syria. Early Christian Church is situated nearby to the ruins Basilica, as well as near Transversalkolonnade.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Baalshamin and Roman Theatre at Palmyra.
Temple of Baalshamin
Archaeological site
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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 380 metres east of Early Christian Church.
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 440 metres southeast of Early Christian Church.
Temple of Bel
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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 1 km southeast of Early Christian Church.
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.
Early Christian Church
- Type: Ruins
- Category: historic site
- Location: Homs Governorate, Syria, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
34.55382° or 34° 33′ 14″ northLongitude
38.26593° or 38° 15′ 57″ eastOpen location code
8G6WH738+G9OpenStreetMap ID
way 389978894OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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