A17 Al Khirbah As Samra — John the Baptist Church

Michele Piccirillo, “Ricerca storico-archeologica in Giordania VI (1986),” Liber Annuus 36 (1986): 77, Fig. 1.
Michele Piccirillo, “Ricerca storico-archeologica in Giordania VI (1986),” Liber Annuus 36 (1986): 77, Fig. 1.
Michele Piccirillo, The Mosaics of Jordan, American Center of Oriental Research Publications; No. 1 (Amman, Jordan: American Center of Oriental Research, 1993), 305.
Michele Piccirillo, The Mosaics of Jordan, American Center of Oriental Research Publications; No. 1 (Amman, Jordan: American Center of Oriental Research, 1993), 305.

Summary information

Characteristics

Classification

Syrian

  •  Π-shaped chancel
  •  Inscribed mono-apsidal rectangular sanctuary
  •  Rooms on both sides of the apse sanctuary
  •  West entrances
  •  Ambo on south
  •  Baptistry in room south of the apse or in the south aisle
  •  Separate south chapel
  •  South entrances from side rooms/chapels

The Archaeology of Liturgy Project reflects research conducted at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem during 2023.