Curzon, Robert, 1810-1873 · London : J. Murray · leaf 159
this church to be interesting from itsbeing half a catacomb, or cave, and one of the earliestChristian buildings which has preserved its originality,I subjoin a plan of it, by which it will be seen that it isconstructed on the principle of a Latin basilica, as thebuildings of the Empress Helena… … W////////////Mi//M/^M ^///MW^^ 1. Altar. 2. Apsis, apparently cut out of the rock. 3. Two Corinthian columns. 4. Wooden partitions of lattice-work, about 10 feet high. 5. Steps leading up to the sanctuary. 6. Two three-quarter columns. 7. Eight columns.* 8. Dark room cut out of the rock (there is…
Monasteries -- Middle East · Middle East -- Description and travel
Internet Archive · California Digital Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
