Temple of Baalshamin, Roman temple ruins in Palmyra, Syria
The Temple of Baalshamin featured six columns at its entrance, with two courtyards containing colonnades on both the eastern and western sides.
Built in 131 CE under the patronage of Malê, son of Yarhai, the temple remained intact until its destruction by ISIS forces in 2015.
The temple combined Roman architectural elements on its exterior while maintaining regional Syrian religious patterns in its interior layout and functionality.
The temple structure included a triple barrier preventing direct access to the sacred sanctuary, extending across the western interior sections.
The temple entrance contained a carved threshold depicting an eagle with spread wings, accompanied by smaller eagles and busts of Aglibol and Malakbel.
Location: Tadmur
Location: Homs Governorate
Made from material: stone
Part of: Palmyra
GPS coordinates: 34.55330,38.27047
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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