Temple of the Obelisks, Bronze Age temple in Byblos, Lebanon.
The Temple of the Obelisks contains 26 stone monoliths ranging from 50 centimeters to 2.5 meters in height within its architectural complex.
French archaeologist Maurice Dunand excavated this religious structure between 1924 and 1973, relocating the upper temple section 40 meters east during the process.
The excavation revealed 1306 figurines and multiple artifacts that demonstrate religious practices and social customs of ancient Byblos inhabitants.
Visitors can observe the temple ruins from behind protective fencing while exploring the broader archaeological site of ancient Byblos.
The temple structure incorporates an earlier L-shaped building from 2600 BCE, creating a multilayered architectural complex with distinct historical phases.
Location: Byblos
GPS coordinates: 34.11889,35.64722
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:56
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