Petra Tour: Winged Lions Temple
Sacred complex whose cultic chamber with a raised podium had columns surrounding it that were adorned with unique “winged lion” capitals.
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Among the first findings unearthed by Philip C. Hammond during his excavations were fragments of capitals with winged lions. They inspired the building's name. The winged lions are considered to be apotropaic symbols, acting as guardians of the shrine. They were in the place where usually are the corner volutes.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder, Universes in Universe
Sacred complex whose cultic chamber with a raised podium had columns surrounding it that were adorned with unique “winged lion” capitals.