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Temple of Adonis, Dura-Europos

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Temple of Adonis, Dura-Europos
Temple of Adonis, Dura-Europos. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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This article contains information derived from colonial-era research, which requires critical reassessment. It is presently undergoing review by scholars engaged in contemporary interdisciplinary studies on this structure. (August, 2025)

The Temple of Adonis in Dura-Europos was discovered by a French-American expedition of Yale University led by Michael Rostovtzeff and was excavated between 1931 and 1934.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.