South Temple & Temple of the Winged Lion

Alongside the Colonnade Street is the South Temple or Large Temple. Dominating the south side of the street, it's accessed by a double staircase, and would have had a monumental door. The style of the temple is believed to be from the Syrian and Palestinian areas.

Right across the Colonnade Street and on the northern bank of the Wadi Musa stands the Temple of the Winged Lions. The columns are decorated with crouching winged lions, from which the temple takes its name. This temple was built by the Nabataean's, but was destroyed by fire about 110-114AD. It was never rebuilt.Read more