• The Temple of Jupiter in Damascus was built by the Romans, beginning during the rule of Augustus and completed during the rule of Constantius II. History.
  • Subsequently during the Roman period in Damascus, the Temple of Jupiter underwent further expansions, largely funded by contributions from affluent citizens...
  • Begun during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Temple of Jupiter in Damascus is a pretty impressive ruin that reminds Syria of its ancient past.
  • The Temple of Jupiter in Damascus was built by the Romans, beginning during the rule of Augustus and completed during the rule of Constantius II.An ancient...
  • The area of of Jupiter's temple in Damascus under the Romans (117,000 square meters) was far larger than that of the modern Umayyad Mosque (16...
  • So what one sees it not the Jupiter temple, which was destroyed to built first a Christian church, then the present mosque.
  • The Romans associated Hadad with Jupiter, and rebuilt the temple in Jupiter's name. The temple drew large crowds to its festivals and Damascus became...
  • Religion played a much greater role in Egypt and in the Near East; this may explain the size of the Temple to Jupiter in Damascus...