Shheem

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Shheem
History
Cultures Roman
Site notes
Condition Ruins
Public access Yes

Shheem is a large town in Lebanon and the site of one of many Temples of the Beqaa Valley.[1][2]

Roman Temple [edit]

The temple at Shheem faces east and has a small porch. There is a carving of the sun god Helios on one of the doorframes. Another carving portrays the image of a priest with outstretched arms.[2]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Shehadi M. Berbary (1960). The guide to Lebanon. Retrieved 14 November 2012. 
  2. ^ a b George Taylor (1967). The Roman temples of Lebanon: a pictorial guide. Dar el-Machreq Publishers. Retrieved 1 November 2012.