Mysterious Greek inscription may reveal lost temple beneath Syria’s Great Mosque

ScienceDaily
Apr 2, 2026, 3:08 am34 pts
A mysterious Greek inscription found beneath the Great Mosque of Homs could pinpoint the long-debated location of an ancient sun temple. Scholars now think the mosque sits atop a sacred site that transitioned from pagan worship to Christianity and then Islam. The find supports the idea that religious change in…

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