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October 25,1899 to November 2, 1899
This town was made the center of our
work in the Jebel el A'la but an examination
of it ruins was left until the 29th and
to odd moments.
The site of the ancient town is now
inhabited by a settlement of about 150
Druses. The ancient town has almost
completely disappeared; only the
great church rises upon the hill top
a conspicuous monument from
miles around.
This church was so carefully
measured and illustrated by de Vogüé
that a detailed account of its
structure here is unnecessary, only
a few points need to be mentioned.
This edifice continues, in an interesting
manner, the two characteristic modes
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