The Church of St Mary
The Church of St. Mary, consecrated in 1118, is the largest Crusader church in Jordan. It was fortified, with the apse integrated into a tower, a testament to its strategic significance.
As for the Lower Church, its architecture is the result of a joint effort between local builders and Latin architects, showcasing the influence of the Crusader workshops of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, as seen in a capital believed to have adorned the portal and now exhibited in the Museum.
The written and archaeological sources agree on the enduring presence of the local Christian community, with burials of its members dating back to the Mamluk epoch discovered in the northern nave during excavations.
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19.06.2024