Temple of Zeus Theos, Dura Europos

The Temple of Zeus Theos at Dura Europos was built in the second century AD and was among the most important sanctuaries of the city [1]. The structure was located in the centre of the settlement [1]. It had an area of around 37 m2 and took up half an insula [1]. It was excavated by an American-French team between December 1933 and March 1939 [1]. The entrance to the temple was on the east side [1]. Above it was an inscription which named the builder as one Seleukos and the year of construction as AD 114 [1]. The temple complex contained a monumental court, within which there was a large Naos [1]. On the north and south sides of the court there was a series of rooms, most with benches lining all the walls [1].