Ain Dara temple

Ain Dara is a settlement best known for its destroyed Iron Age Syro-Hittite temple. The temple is noted for its similarities to Solomon's Temple, also known as the "First Temple in Jerusalem", as described in the Hebrew Bible.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Afrin.

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Photo: Bertramz, CC BY 3.0.
Northwestern Syria is the region around . It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site the and countless archaeological remains. Travel in this region is both difficult and dangerous. is situated 6 km north of Ain Dara temple.

Ain Dara temple

Latitude
36.45964° or 36° 27′ 35″ north
Longitude
36.85255° or 36° 51′ 9″ east
Open location code
8G8RFV53+V2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 715826578
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
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