Qiraqbize Church

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Aleppo

Qiraqbize Church

Religious Monuments

The church retains a full gabled roof made of stone slabs, and worshippers sit on stone benches fixed to the floor. The octagonal baptistery is located in the south porch. The site forms part of the ‘Forgotten Cities’ trail and is taught as an example of ancient seismic engineering.

Special Details

Stone ceiling, stone benches, baptismal font, 390 AD