Temple of Nabu

The Temple of Nabu stands with 72 Corinthian columns surrounding a central cella and features a southward-facing open-air altar accessed through a six-column propylaeum.

Constructed in the late first century CE, the temple underwent modifications during the second and third centuries to accommodate a new colonnaded avenue in Palmyra.

The temple honors Nabu, the Babylonian deity of wisdom, writing, and oracles, reflecting Palmyra's independence from dominant Roman cultural influences at the time.

The limestone temple remains include a podium measuring 180 miles in perimeter, column bases, and sections of the perimeter fence within the Palmyra archaeological complex.

Franco-Syrian archaeologists first conducted formal excavations of this religious sanctuary between 1963 and 1965, revealing its oriental architectural characteristics.

Location: Tadmur

Location: Homs Governorate

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

Made from material: limestone

Part of: Palmyra

GPS coordinates: 34.55417,38.26667

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15