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Within the pages of this book the reader will find a wealth of information about the magnificent church of St. Simeon, the life of the revered saint, and the other splendid churches, convents, historical monuments, and archaeological sites scattered over Simeon and Halaqa mountains, dating from the early Christian era. In addition, the book deals with a variety of pertinent topics, such as asceticism and the life of the early pillar monks, the social and political developments which contributed to the rise and fall of the so-called "dead cities", and the great contributions of the many archaeologists and researchers who revealed to the world the immortal archaeological treasures of the land of Syria, notably J. M. de Vogüé, H. C. Butler, and G. Tchalenko. Whether you are a native Syrian or a foreign tourist, this book can be your indispensable guide, providing you with accurate information about locations, roads, distances, technical data, and sketches and photographs of outstanding sites and monuments in the region. The careful attention given to the charming decorations and designs, the homage paid to the skilful Syrian hands which shaped those imposing monuments of the pas, and the vivid description of the enchanting landscape seem to breathe life once again in the so-called the "dead cities" in northern Syria.

Excavations (Archaeology) --- Religious architecture --- Christian saints --- Fouilles archéologiques --- Architecture religieuse --- Saints chrétiens --- Antiquités --- Simeon Stylites, --- Siméon le Stylite, --- Syria --- Antiquities --- Fouilles archéologiques --- Saints chrétiens --- Antiquités --- Siméon le Stylite,