Temple of Bel

معبد بل
archaeological site in Palmyra
#2 in Palmyra / #8 in Syria
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by Bernard Gagnon
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

The Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, was an ancient temple dedicated to the Mesopotamian god Bel, who was worshipped in the region alongside the gods Aglibol and Yarhibol. Constructed in 32 AD, the temple was a significant religious center and a masterpiece of ancient Near Eastern architecture, blending Greco-Roman and Middle Eastern styles. The structure featured a large central courtyard surrounded by a colonnade, and the inner sanctuary, or cella, housed the deity's cult statue.


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