Temple of Nabu (Palmyra)

Temple of Nabu
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Colonnade of the sanctuary and temple of Nabu
Temple of Nabu (Palmyra) is located in Syria
Temple of Nabu (Palmyra)
Shown within Syria
LocationPalmyra, Homs Governorate, Syria
RegionRoman Syria
Coordinates34°32′59″N 38°16′13″E / 34.54972°N 38.27028°E / 34.54972; 38.27028
TypeReligious building
Part ofPalmyra
History
Materialgranite, limestone
Founded1st century CE[1]
PeriodsRoman Imperial
Site notes
Excavation dates1963–1965

The Temple of Nabu (or temple of Nabo, or Nebo) is a ruined sanctuary located in the city of Palmyra, in Syria and dedicated to the Babylonian deity Nabu. It is considered among the most important of the World Heritage Site of Palmyra.

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