page_title: Behyo
section_title: Archaeological Remains
hierarchical_section_title: Behyo / Archaeological Remains
context_page_description: Behyo is a village in northwestern Syria, located on the Jebel al’Ala region of the Dead Cities. The town was built in the 5th and 6th centuries, motivated by a prospering olive oil trade. Archaeological remains include two churches, olive presses, villas and other dwellings. In 2011, the village was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Dead Cities.
context_section_description: Archaeological remains include two churches that lie just east of the settlement, olive presses, and various dwellings.  
  Of the two eastern churches, the southwest basilica dates to the mid-5th century. Its west wall and north side of the apse are preserved. The west façade is relatively simple, with only arched windows, a gable roof, and a doorway lintel with a medallion (my observation from Kidner). The central nave has five columns on each side.  There is also a visible bema that is horseshoe-shaped. 
  The church northeast of the 5th-century church dates to the early 6th century. Little survives from this church, but scholars have observed sweeping lateral arches.
  Other remains include olive presses, which survive at the edge of the village ruins. There are also some unidentified buildings, which have decorated lintels, as well as architectural fragments, such as capitals.
caption: Behyo (بهيو), Syria - Unidentified structure, detail of lintel - PHBZ024 2016 5263 - Dumbarton Oaks
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