Temple of Bel in Palmyra
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Temple of Bel in Palmyra

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The Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, was a major religious site dedicated to the god Bel and deities Aglibol and Yarhibol. Built between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, it featured a mix of Greco-Roman and Eastern architectural styles. Destroyed by ISIS in 2015, it once drew over 150,000 visitors annually. Its ruins symbolize cultural heritage loss due to conflict, with efforts underway to digitally reconstruct it and preserve its historical legacy.