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Tell Mar Elias Churches

Tell Mar Elias Churches are the remains of two Byzantine churches located in Tell Mar Elias in the Ajloun Governorate in Jordan. The smaller church dates back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD, while the large one dates from the 6th century and is considered one of the largest Byzantine churches in Jordan. The churches feature marble carvings and mosaic floors.

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Country: Jordan

District: Ajloun Governorate

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 5th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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