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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Temple of Awwam, also known as 'Mahram Bilqis,' is a significant archaeological site located near Ma'rib in Yemen. It dates back to the 7th century BCE and served as a major Sabaean temple dedicated to the deity Almaqah. The temple complex is characterized by its massive oval-shaped enclosure, a peristyle hall with an eight-pillared propylaeum, and a sacred oval sanctuary. The site features numerous inscriptions, elaborate bronze statues, and decorative elements like geometrical and figural paintings, all designed to impress and inspire awe. A connected cemetery, used for burials, further highlights the site's religious significance. The temple's strategic location on a natural platform and its orientation towards the rising sun reflect the Sabaean emphasis on religious privacy and ritual purification.
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- Yemen
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