Kafr Naboo Roman Temple

The Roman Temple of Kfar Nabou Its name is derived from that of the Mesopotamian-Assyrian god (Nabu), as there was once a large and sacred temple dedicated to this deity in the village long before the advent and spread of Christianity. Kfar Nabou, or Nabou, is considered one of the oldest villages in Syria, with its origins dating back significantly before Christianity, when its inhabitants worshipped idols. It was not until Saint Mar Maroun arrived and began his mission to guide people towards Christianity that it is said the faith spread from Kfar Nabou throughout the Middle East. The village is estimated to be thousands of years old, as it predates Christianity by a considerable margin. Six Corinthian columns, standing 9 meters tall, support a frieze that commemorates the worship of Nabu, the god of wisdom. A basalt staircase leads to an altar platform. A bilingual inscription illustrates the transition from Aramaic to Hellenistic script. In 2009, the United Nations restored the columns using hidden reinforcements and added a wooden pathway to protect the recently discovered mosaics.