South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design

South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design
South Temple of AtilAtil, Hauran, Syria151 CE This small town contains two almost identically design

South Temple of Atil

Atil, Hauran, Syria

151 CE

This small town contains two almost identically designed Roman temples, delicately fashioned from the local basalt stone. The south Temple stems from the Antonine period (151 CE) the second or North Temple (probably dedicated to the Nabataean deity, Theandrites) was built in 211–212 CE.
The southern temple is better preserved, while the northern temple has been incorporated into a modern house and tomb. Both have attractively decorated facades with fine detail.

Closeup of the Greek inscription at Atil, Syria. The inscription dates the construction of the temple to the 14th year of the reign of Antoninius Pius (151 CE).

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