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Founded in the first century BC, Qanawat was the subject of struggle between Anthony and Herod the Great, the first wishing to restore the area to Cleopatra kingdom. Christianity flourished in the 4th and 5th centuries and it became the seat of a bishop. The visit includes what is popularly called "Seraya" including 2 buildings grouped around an atrium. These buildings were re-orientated to be adapted to the Christian worship where the altar is in the eastern part of the church. Visitors will admire the stonework decoration made in classical masonry.
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