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ماعز

Maaz
ماعز

Maaz (ماعز) is a fairly extensive site located in a valley of Jebel Barisha (جبل باريشا). It probably played a central role in the surrounding region from the second century because of its sizable fertile area. The town grew up around the agora and temple of the second century Roman settlement. Other Roman remains also include a nearby andron and a water reservoir. Archaeologist George Tchalenko …