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Hebrâu Nov 15th Hebrâu is situated only half an
hour S. of il-Kefr on a high hill connected
with the range in the north, but projecting
onto the South with steep sides terminating
in a rocky eminence upon which stood
an ancient temple. All the ruins in the town
including 2 churches have been built over
until they are scarcely to be recognized
The temple stands by itself; but has been
preyed upon for building material to such
an extent that it is only just possible to
discover its plan. The fragments of all parts
of the building are to be found in the debris or in
modern walls, so that a reconstruction is possible.

The building was not large, and of the plan known
as distyle in antis. The Ionic order was used.
A fine Ionic capital and a pilaster cap in the
same style was found among the debris. Together
with a section of architrave and 3 conch as in
niches. In a great hall nearby, I discovered