Ancient Temple Mahram Bilqis (alternate Name: Temple of the Refuge, Sabaean Temple of Bilqis (=Sheba), Temple of Awwan or generally called by the ancient Yemenies "Al-Shams (the sun) Temple".), near Marib, Yemen.
Sabaean Temple with 8 tall megalithic pillars on a platform. The research indicates that it was at some point not just a sanctuary, but a "haram" place (prohibited or taboo).
Archaeologists believe Mahram Bilqis was constructed between BC700-800.
Here you can read more about the Queen of Sheba (Saba).
See also the famous moon temple (Bar'an Temple or Almaqah). near this site.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Bilqis (Sun Temple)
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