Tower of Elahbel, Pillar tomb in Valley of the Tombs, Syria.
The Tower of Elahbel stands four stories tall, constructed from large sandstone blocks with the ground floor larger than upper levels.
Built in 103 AD by Marcus Ulpius Elahbelus and his three brothers Manai, Shakaiei, and Malku, descendants of the prominent Wahballat family.
The interior chambers contain loculi compartments with carved and painted portraits of deceased individuals from ancient Palmyrene society.
The structure suffered extensive damage in 2015, limiting current access to the archaeological remains in the Valley of the Tombs area.
Researchers discovered fragments of Chinese silk yarns from the first century AD within the tomb, indicating early trade connections.
Location: Tadmur
Inception: 103
Floors above the ground: 4
Part of: Valley of the Tombs
GPS coordinates: 34.55050,38.26870
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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