al-Maqataa Church

al-Maqataa Church (كنيسة المقاطع) is a ruined Byzantine-era church north of Lattakia (اللاذقية) just a one kilometer northeast of Ras Shamra/Ugarit (رآس شمرا/آوغاريت). While little remains aside from the apse and some of the side walls, it is worth a quick stop to investigate if in the area. If traveling between Lattakia (اللاذقية) and Burj Islam (برج اسلام), the church will be visible on the western side of the road.   …