The Middle East – Sacred Sites Aligning to the Solstice or Equinox

Here on this page is a list of sacred sites in the Middle East with an alignment to a solstice or equinox.

Note this list is by no means exhaustive and will be added to as we come across more. If you’ve got a suggestion for a site that could be added, feel free to let us know via our feedback form.

Summer Solstice

Rujm el-Hiri in the Levant
Summer Solstice Observance
The Great Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq
Article with more info

Winter Solstice

Petra in Jordan
Article with more info

Spring and Autumn Equinox

Coming soon…

Michael on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019The feats of engineeering behind Chichen Itza are incredible Zorana. I've only seen a video of it, but the ability
Michael on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019That's a nice observation Pavlin. It's incredible to reflect on the power of the sun. Despite it being such a
Michael on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019Thanks Mich for the reminder of the benefits of participating in these ceremonies, whether we are alone or in a
Paty on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019Thank you, Zorana. I wish the same!
Sue on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019It sounds like you really made the most of your equinox experience to reflect Julian. It's unfortunate the children are
Aleksandr on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019To add to Ella's description, we had a fairly simple equinox celebration with a small fire, dance, readings and mantras
Aleksandr on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019Thanks Julian and Michelle for sharing your experiences. From your description and from images of Uaxactun that I could find
Julian on Wishing Everyone a Happy Equinox – March 20, 2019Thanks for the tip, I'll test it out when I go there tomorrow :)

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