Khirbet et-Tannur

Khirbet et-Tannur is an ancient Nabataean temple site located atop Mount Tannur in modern-day Jordan. This temple complex, accessible via a steep path, serves as an important example of religious high places in Nabataean culture. It consists of a central temple structure housed within an inner temenos enclosure and surrounded by a paved court. The temple went through three construction phases, with the earliest phase dating to around 8-7 BCE, and the final phase attributed to the early 2nd century CE, as determined by architectural and sculptural analysis. The temple's dedication remains uncertain, but iconography suggests possible worship of Atargatis, Zeus-Hadad, or other deities. The presence of an inscription mentioning the Edomite god Qos adds to the site's religious significance.