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Temple of the Obelisks

early 2nd millennium BCE · 1st century

The Temple of the Obelisks is a Middle Bronze Age sanctuary at Byblos in Lebanon, named after the many standing stones erected in its courtyard. Hundreds of offerings were found buried there, including bronze figurines of gods, some covered in gold leaf, weapons and jewellery. The archaeologist Maurice Dunand moved the temple to a new site to excavate the older temple beneath it.

Temple of the Obelisks
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Temple of the Obelisks. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/temple-of-the-obelisks
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