Hajīn, Syria
Temple of Bel, Dura-Europos
The Temple of Bel, also known as the Temple of the Palmyrene gods, was located in Dura Europos, an ancient city on the Euphrates, in modern Syria. The temple was established in the first century BC and is celebrated primarily for its wall paintings. Despite the modern names of the structure, it is uncertain which gods were worshipped in the structure.
- City
- Hajīn
- Country
- Syria
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Hajīn
- Dura-Europos
- Temple of Zeus Megistos
- Mithraeum of Dura-Europos
- Dura-Europos synagogue
- Dura-Europos church
- Temple of Atargatis
Background: Wikipedia