A Roman-era sanctuary complex in Lebanon with multiple altars and two temples. On the basis of epigraphic evidence, one of these temples seems to have been dedicated to Atargatis and the other possibly to Zeus Beelgalassos. There is some evidence for worship also of Zeus Heliopolis and for the Roman imperial cult. A Byzantine basilica was later built on the site.
Creators: E.M. Meyers; J.P. Brown
Contributors:
Jeffrey Becker;
Sean Gillies;
Tom Elliott; DARMC; R. Talbert
Modifications: Raddato 2017 (2020); title; Rey-Coquais 1999; place type; Trismegistos; summary; added modern Names; updated URI for Livius article; update references; created OSM location of Qal'at Faqra; created name "Qalaat Faqra"; created name "Faqra"; modified name "Atargatis T." (Baseline created, reference BAtlas, attested, english, cahnged type to map label, 20th century)
Actors:
Jeffrey Becker;
Tom Elliott