BSY_FB_06_p076

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The bapistry presents a plan unique in
the district, a hexagon whose sides vary in
measurement fr. 16ft. 10 - 17ft. 8. The main
portal was toward the east - this with the
ajoining side to the south is preserved. The
preserved side has two round windows.

The floor is paved with large smooth blocks
with an opening in the centre - the court
yard to the N.E. is also well paved.

The domestic architecture is in rough
polygononal, large quadrated and colonnaded style.
The first is greatly dilapidated; the second
is preserved in several large houses and the third
in a few much ruined buildings.

In a large quadrated house a stone in the
second course measures 17.ft. 2 x 4ft. 4. x 1ft. 10.
The first story is divided for a commodious stable
with "chandeliers" noted by DeVogüé. There are
many and varied types of ornamental discs.

One large quadrated house with colonnaded
interior court bears date (blank) on its lintel
see(W.K.P. insc. blank).

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