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Bel (mythology)
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Bêl is a title signifying 'lord' or 'master' applied to various gods in the Mesopotamian religion of Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia. The feminine form is Bêlit in Akkadian. Bel is represented in Greek
Bel of Palmyra, Syria, depicted on the far left alongside Ba'alshamin, Yarhibol and Aglibol on a relief from Palmyra
Bel of Palmyra, Syria, depicted on the far left alongside Ba'alshamin, Yarhibol and Aglibol on a relief from Palmyra
Fortified gate of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria. A Palmyrene inscription is shown on the bottom.
Fortified gate of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria. A Palmyrene inscription is shown on the bottom.
Temple of Bel
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The Temple of Bel, sometimes also referred to as the "Temple of Baal", was an ancient temple located in Palmyra, Syria. The temple, consecrated to the Mesopotamian god Bel, worshipped at Palmyra in tr
Bel (mythology)
…Semitic word Ba'al (usually used to refer to the god Hadad), until the cult of Bel-Marduk spread to Palmyra; by 213 BC, Bol was renamed to Bel. The Temple of Bel in Palmrya, Syria was dedicated to this god. The temple has since been destroyed by ISIS. Ba‘al…
The Temple of Bel's exterior in 2009
The Temple of Bel's exterior in 2009
Relief at the courtyard of the temple showing detailed ornaments and depictions of Palmyrene war deities
Relief at the courtyard of the temple showing detailed ornaments and depictions of Palmyrene war deities
Columns in the inner court of the temple
Columns in the inner court of the temple