GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Engraver | Augustin Francois Lemaitre (1797-1870) |
| Date | 1848 |
| Technique | Copper Engraving |
| Category | Uncategorized |
| Source | Syrie Ancienne et Moderne par M.Jean Yanoski et par M.Jules David - L'Univers Pittoresque, Firmin Didot Freres, Editeurs, Paris |
This engraving depicts the architectural remains of the so-called Temple of Melnon in Ancient Syria. The structure features a large apsidal chamber with a semicircular dome, supported by Corinthian columns arranged in a rhythmic colonnade. The monument reflects a blend of Roman provincial architectural vocabulary and local Syrian stone-building traditions. The scale of the interior space, along with the massive vaulted ceiling, suggests that the temple may have served ceremonial or cultic functions.
