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Temple of Eshmun
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Temple of Eshmun
Temple of Eshmun is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon. The site was occupied from the 7th century BC to the 8th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Lebanon
District: South Governorate
Category: Ancient Temples
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Phoenician
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Temple of Eshmun
Date of Submission: 1996
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