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Barran Temple (Arsh Bilqis)

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Barran Temple (Arsh Bilqis), Marib, Yemen
Barran Temple (Arsh Bilqis), Marib, Yemen

The Barran Temple is a Sabaean temple near Marib, popularly called Arsh Bilqis, the Throne of Bilqis, after the Queen of Saba. It is part of the UNESCO World…

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About Barran Temple (Arsh Bilqis)

The Barran Temple is a Sabaean temple near Marib, popularly called Arsh Bilqis, the Throne of Bilqis, after the Queen of Saba. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba. Its tall stone pillars, five standing and one broken, rise above a stepped platform and courtyard, and inscriptions in the ancient South Arabian script survive on the stones.

Key facts

Name
Barran Temple (Arsh Bilqis)
Type
Other Places
City
Marib
Country
Yemen
Coordinates
15.4031466, 45.3431843
Last updated
2026-10-26

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