A Handbook for Travellers in Syria and Palestine ...J. Murray, 1868 - 619 страница |
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... gate of Bath - rabbim " ( vii . 4 ) . - From this point we commence our long ascent of the Moab mountains , now called el - Belka - a bare grey ridge , which rises abruptly from the plain of the Jordan , and the bosom A commanding view ...
... gate of Bath - rabbim " ( vii . 4 ) . - From this point we commence our long ascent of the Moab mountains , now called el - Belka - a bare grey ridge , which rises abruptly from the plain of the Jordan , and the bosom A commanding view ...
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... have been occasionally filled with water from the stream , for the exhibition of sen - fights . At 300 yds , from the triumphal arch we reach the city gate , having a triple entrance 294 Sect . IV . Route 19. - Gerasa .
... have been occasionally filled with water from the stream , for the exhibition of sen - fights . At 300 yds , from the triumphal arch we reach the city gate , having a triple entrance 294 Sect . IV . Route 19. - Gerasa .
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... gate we turn to the left and ascend the steep side of a mound to the remains of one of the most beau- tiful buildings in the city ; -a large temple situated on the summit of the mound , fronting the great street , and commanding an ...
... gate we turn to the left and ascend the steep side of a mound to the remains of one of the most beau- tiful buildings in the city ; -a large temple situated on the summit of the mound , fronting the great street , and commanding an ...
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... gate , it is not constructed to contain with the exception of one at each side so many spectators . It has 16 ranges adjoining the portico . The latter con- of benches , divided in the centre by a sisted of 2 ranges of columns , 6 in ...
... gate , it is not constructed to contain with the exception of one at each side so many spectators . It has 16 ranges adjoining the portico . The latter con- of benches , divided in the centre by a sisted of 2 ranges of columns , 6 in ...
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... gate portions of the ancient pave - valley to the N. and S. , are worthy of ment of the street remain perfect . The northern gate is a strong plain portal ; and the wall on each side is of fine workmanship , about 8 ft . in thickness ...
... gate portions of the ancient pave - valley to the N. and S. , are worthy of ment of the street remain perfect . The northern gate is a strong plain portal ; and the wall on each side is of fine workmanship , about 8 ft . in thickness ...
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