Locating the temple of Elagabal at Roman Emesa (Homs): a GIS analysis
Abstract
This study uses comparative evidence and geographic information systems (GIS) to evaluate the plausibility of various competing hypotheses about the location of the missing temple of Elagabal in Roman Emesa (modern Homs). It explores the extent to which integrative methods can supplement our knowledge of a site where archaeological and geographical data is scant. Although the location of the monumental temple in Emesa can only be verified by archaeological excavations, the methods utilized within this study indicate that the Homs citadel is the likeliest location of the temple.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Archaeological Research and Protection
Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
Archaeology and Historical Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Levant
- Volume
- 58
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 43–60
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN