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Djūwanîyi November 19-20, 1899

These interesting ruins are situated about an
hour south of Ma'râta in a sequested valley
beneath the precipitous cliffs of a mountain.
The ancient buildings extend well up the
mountain side where many houses are
largely excavated in the rock.

The remains are all of buildings of early date
as is indicated by numerous Greek
inscriptions of the fourth century (W.K.P. insc's blank)

There is a large church and a number
of domestic and civil buildings besides a
rare group of built tombs of various forms.

Church. The church is situated at the south end
of the town, It is of the type no. 4 with the curve of
the apse consealed on the exterior - It measures
46ft x 77ft 6in. Apse 12ft. x 16.10 at opening.
Aisle wall 13ft.7 high - aisle 9ft.8. wide.

The nave seems to have been divided by arches
supported by piers - The western portal is
provided with a relieving arch above its lintel.
The windows are both round topped and rectangular.