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Afqa Temple
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Afqa Temple
Afqa Temple is an ancient Roman temple located in the village of Afqa in Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. It was originally built during the Hellenistic times and rebuilt later by Romans. The temple was destroyed in the 4th century AD by Emperor Constantine the Great and partially rebuilt later by Emperor Julian the Apostate.
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Country: Lebanon
District: Mount Lebanon Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: 3rd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Hellenistic
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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