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Bābisḳa

and bizarre carving. The innermost band
is a simple chain ornament, deeply cut,
the second is a beautiful running pattern
of flowing acanthus leaves, the third is of
a broad interlacing pleated band, the outer
moulding consists of small scallops turning
outward with small stars in each loop.
In the center of the lintel is a finely [mosylet]
disc with the cross and incised band.

There is no frieze or cornice above this
portal the rich decoration which extends
down the jambs is sufficient to give
character to the lintel as well.

The south side of the quadrangle
was occupied by a colonnade, of simple
squared piers, in which there seem to have
been tombs, one sarcaphagus still exists.

On the west side there seems to have been
only the arched entrance and a small
square tower in the southwest angle of
the quadrangle.