Apedemak (lion) temple

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe2011

UNESCO World Heritage

The so-called Lion Temple is situated about 600 m southeast of the Great Enclosure. It is a typical Meroitic one-roomed temple, dedicated to the lion god Apedemak, an indigenous Kushite god.

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Title: Apedemak (lion) temple
Creator: Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
Date Created: 2011
Location: Sudan
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)(v)
Date of Inscription: 2011
Category of Site: Cultural site

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