🏛️ Marib Temple (Awwam Temple)
Yemen
About This Sacred Site
The Awwam Temple near Marib is the largest and most important pre-Islamic temple in Yemen, associated with the ancient kingdom of Saba (Sheba). Dedicated to the moon god Almaqah, the temple dates to at least the 7th century BCE and served as a major pilgrimage center for the Sabaean civilization. The nearby Marib Dam was an engineering marvel of the ancient world. The region is traditionally associated with the biblical Queen of Sheba, and the temple complex reveals the sophisticated religious culture that preceded Islam in Arabia.
Key Facts
- •Dedicated to Almaqah, the Sabaean moon god
- •Dates to at least the 7th century BCE
- •Associated with the legendary Queen of Sheba
- •One of the largest pre-Islamic temples in Arabia
- •The nearby Marib Dam was one of the engineering wonders of the ancient world
Location
Coordinates: 15.4031, 45.3456
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