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Bānḳûsa November 17, 1899

About five minutes to the S.E. of Dauwâr, on
a low hill is a small ruined convent, built
in large quadrated style and called Ḳaṣr el-Beuât
There is little of interest among the ruins.

Ten minutes further down the slope still
to the S.E. are the extensive ruins of Baukusen
visited by DeVogüé and partially reported by him.

The ruins are sadly dilapidated, they
comprise two churches and a large number
of domestic buildings in various styles.

S. Church. The great church to the south E. is by far
the largest structure in the Djebel Bārîsha
It is of unusual plan with carved apse entirely
visible on the exterior between the two projecting
apse chapels. The nave was divided by
ruins of five columns supporting arches, there
were five grand portals one toward the west
and two in each of the side aisles. All were
richly sculptured. The windows in side walls,
apse and apse chapels are all large and
round headed. For futher discription see DeVogüé.