Southern Temple in the town of Shaqqa

This temple is located in the southern part of the town and is considered one of the most important remaining Roman religious structures in Shqqa. Inscriptions suggest that it was dedicated to the god Baal Shamim, one of the Semitic deities associated with the sky and storms, which gained prominence in Syria during the Roman era. The temple showcases traditional Roman architecture with columns and Corinthian capitals, and it is believed to have been part of a religious complex that included an altar and a sacred courtyard.