Funerary Temple

Funerary Temple
William Henry Goodyear, Joseph Hawkes, and John McKecknie · No restrictions

Funerary temple in Palmyra dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, featuring a well-preserved portico supported by six columns with Corinthian capitals [1]. The portico leads to a large interior room with steps descending to underground burial chambers [1]. Elaborate stone carvings depicting grapevines and floral patterns adorn the temple's exterior [1].

TypeTemple
Period1 - 500 AD
CountrySyria
Coordinates34.5555° N, 38.2636° E

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