During the Hellenistic period, the sanctuary was extended from the base of the podium across the valley.[32] To the east base of the podium stands a large chapel, 10.5 by 11.5 metres (34 × 38 ft), dating to the 4th century BC.[21][33] The chapel was adorned with a paved pool and a large stone throne carved of a single block of granite in the Egyptian style;[4][16][21] it is flanked by two sphinx figures and surrounded by two lion sculptures. The throne, attributed to the Sidonian goddess Astarte, rests against the chapel wall, which is embellished by relief sculptures of hunting scenes.[4][21] The once important Astarte basin lost its function during the 2nd century AD and was filled with earth and statue fragments.[33] The west base contains another 4th century BC chapel—centered around a bull protome topped capital—that remains preserved at the National Museum of Beirut.[4][21]
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