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Lebanon

Roman temple of Bziza

Well-preserved Roman temple with Byzantine modifications

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

The Roman temple of Bziza is a first-century CE religious structure located in Lebanon, dedicated to the Arab god Azizos. It exemplifies the syncretism of Roman and local architectural styles with features such as a tetrastyle prostyle design and Ionic order detailing. The temple includes a square cella and an adyton, where the deity's image was originally housed. Over time, the temple was converted into a church during the Byzantine period and underwent further modifications in the Middle Ages. This site reflects the transition from pagan worship to Christianity in the region. It is significant for its architectural preservation and historical transformation, illustrating cultural and religious shifts over centuries.

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Country
Lebanon
Source
Wikipedia