Barad, Syria
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Population
According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Barad had a population of 1,229 in the 2004 census.[1] Although the vicinity of Barad is still populated, it is listed as one of the Dead Cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] It is the most extensive ancient site in the area[3] with an important group of buildings dating from the Byzantine era.[4][5]
Archaeological remains
The archaeological remains in the vicinity of Barad include several old churches, an ancient monastery, a large public bathhouse, five warehouses, meeting house, a magistrate's residence, a tetrapylon, two monasteries and a cathedral. Most of these date from the Byzantine period.[4][5]
The cathedral, known as the Church of Julianos,[6] was built between 399 and 402 CE.[4] It is a large building containing a sizable bema ("elevated position") in the center of the hall which represents the centrality of Jerusalem. At the end of its wall is a book rest.[7] Of the seven churches that were built in northern Syria before 400 CE, the Church of Julianos was one of two large three-aisled basilicas; the other five were smaller, with only a single aisle.[8][9]
A second church was built in Barad in the 6th century.[10] The monastery, known as Qasr al-Barad, is situated about 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) southwest of the village site.[11]
In February 2010, Lebanese Maronite Christian Michel Aoun led a delegation to visit Barad, in order to commemorate the 1600th anniversary of St. Maron's death.[12]
On 22 March 2018, Barad was bombed by Turkish forces during the Operation Olive Branch. Several important structures were damaged or destroyed, including the tomb of St. Maron, and the Julianos Church.[13][14]
References
- ^ a b General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Aleppo Governorate. (in Arabic)
- ^ Less, 2010, p. 240.
- ^ Verlag, 1999, p. 108.
- ^ a b c Ball, 2001, p. 226.
- ^ a b Ball, 2001, p. 210.
- ^ Richardson, 2004, p. 147.
- ^ Wilkinson, 2002, p. 138.
- ^ Trombley, 2001, p. 249.
- ^ Milburn, 1998, p. 125.
- ^ Trombley, 2001, p. 250.
- ^ Burns, 2009, p. 76.
- ^ "عون يزور سوريا ممثلا عن موارنة العالم". albawaba.com (in Arabic). 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Turkish airstrikes 'damaged ancient Christian site' in Syria". The New Arab. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Turkish warplanes destroy Brad archaeological site in Afrin". SANA. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
Bibliography
- Ball, Warwick (2001). Rome in the East. Psychology Press. ISBN 0415243572.
- Burns, Ross (2009). The Monuments of Syria. I. B. Tauris. ISBN 978-1845119478.
- Less, Jess (2010). Syria Handbook. Footprint Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1907263033.
- Richardson, Peter (2004). Building Jewish In The Roman East. Baylor University Press. ISBN 1932792015.
- Trombley, Frank R. (2001). Hellenic Religion and Christianization, C. 370-529. Vol. 2. BRILL. ISBN 0391041215.
- Milburn, Robert (1998). Early Christian Art and Architecture. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520074125.
- Verlag, Nelles (1999). Syria Lebanon (Nelles Guides). Hunter Publishing, Inc. ISBN 3886181057.
- Wilkinson, John (2002). From Synagogue to Church: The Traditional Design: Its Beginning, its Definition, its End. Psychology Press. ISBN 0700713204.
