The Temple of Bel, already destroyed by ISIL August 2015, Temple of Baal, was an ancient stone ruin located in Palmyra, Syria

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The Temple of Bel, also known as the Temple of Baal, was an ancient stone ruin located in Palmyra, Syria. The temple, consecrated to the Mesopotamian god Bel,(Baal) worshipped at Palmyra in triad with the lunar god Aglibol and the sun god Yarhibol, formed the center of religious life in Palmyra and was dedicated in 32 AD. Its ruins were considered among the best preserved at Palmyra. The temple was destroyed by ISIL August 2015.

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Location: Palmyra, Syria
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