Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, a cross shaped window

Maronite Cathedral, a cross shaped window

Tartus, cathedral, interior view of the ruinous nave of the church

Tartus, cathedral, interior view of the ruinous nave of the church

Maronite Cathedral, the altar

Maronite Cathedral, the altar

Maronite Cathedral, the nave

Maronite Cathedral, the nave

Maronite Cathedral, the altar

Maronite Cathedral, the altar

Maronite Cathedral, the sanctuary

Maronite Cathedral, the sanctuary

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Maronite Cathedral, general view from the outside

Interior view of the cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa, Tartus museum today

Interior view of the cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa, Tartus museum today

The entrance of Tartus museum, Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa

The entrance of Tartus museum, Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance - a stone base (spolia) which is the cathedral baptismal font.

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance – a stone base (spolia) which is the cathedral baptismal font.

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance - a stone base (spolia) which is the cathedral baptismal font

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, entrance – a stone base (spolia) which is the cathedral baptismal font

At-Tabqa, Jaʿbar Castle , one of the Castle's towers.

At-Tabqa, Jaʿbar Castle , one of the Castle’s towers.

Pointed arch in the Najm Castle (Qalʿat Najm)

Pointed arch in the Najm Castle (Qalʿat Najm)

Parts of Qalʿat Shayzar with one of the towers

Parts of Qalʿat Shayzar with one of the towers

Entrance towers on the west side, Harim Castle

Entrance towers on the west side, Harim Castle

The semi-circular towers of ar-Raqqa Wall

The semi-circular towers of ar-Raqqa Wall

One of the towers of Qalʿat Salah ad-Din

One of the towers of Qalʿat Salah ad-Din

One of the square towers of Masyaf Castle

One of the square towers of Masyaf Castle

One of the towers of Shayzar Castle

One of the towers of Shayzar Castle

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, domed prayer hall which houses parts of the 5th century cathedral

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, domed prayer hall which houses parts of the 5th century cathedral

Northern towers from inside the North Gate, Halabiyya-Zalabiyya

Northern towers from inside the North Gate, Halabiyya-Zalabiyya

Remains of the Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Remains of the Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Capital and remains of the Byzantine cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Capital and remains of the Byzantine cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Remains of the Byzantine Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Remains of the Byzantine Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Capital in the Byzantine Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Capital in the Byzantine Cathedral, Qalʿat Burqush

Remains of the portal frame, Byzantine Cathedral in Qalʿat Burqush

Remains of the portal frame, Byzantine Cathedral in Qalʿat Burqush

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, cathedral apse - columns with Corinthian capitals

Al-Madrasa al-Hallawiyya, cathedral apse – columns with Corinthian capitals

The apse of eastern cathedral, Afamiya

The apse of eastern cathedral, Afamiya