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…

Dimi on New Zealand: Skeletons in the CupboardI came across these videos/documentaries 2-3 years ago and was most amazed at the content. It seems there is more
Seraphim on Enigmatic Stone Sites in the Catskills and a Tour with Glenn KreisbergAwesome serpent carvings especially that with the serpent head. The stones are connected with the mystery and contain a deeper
Mich C on Enigmatic Stone Sites in the Catskills and a Tour with Glenn KreisbergThose two snake effigies are amazing, and more so to know that they align with the Draco constellation. I am
Richard on New Zealand: Skeletons in the CupboardNice docos, it seems its a common thread how some of these ancient sites have been hidden or worst of
Karim on New Zealand: Skeletons in the CupboardI find such walls, if these are also manmade (which they seem to be), beautiful. I hope the people investigating
Craig on New Zealand: Skeletons in the CupboardWhile watching the videos, which are as remarkable as everyone else has mentioned, I came across this video title "The
Lucia on Enigmatic Stone Sites in the Catskills and a Tour with Glenn KreisbergThe serpents heads stood out to me too, Maria, especially the first one that also seems to have some "teeth"
Lucia on Enigmatic Stone Sites in the Catskills and a Tour with Glenn KreisbergHi Ella, just wanted to say that I think guarding the sacred sites by dedicated volunteers/educators a great idea, and

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