Barad
براد
One of the largest Dead Cities in the Mount Simeon massif, with the great Julianos church, a tomb attributed to St Maron, a bath and public buildings.
In the Mount Simeon hills northwest of Aleppo lie the ruins of Barad, one of the largest Byzantine villages among the Dead Cities, probably an administrative and market centre for the surrounding villages' olive oil and wine.
Relatively well-preserved stone buildings include large houses, presses, a public bath and a building thought to have been a meeting hall, reflecting its quasi-urban character.
Its landmark is the Julianos church of the late 4th–early 5th century, one of the largest in the Mount Simeon region, with a monastery and tombs nearby. Maronite tradition links Barad with St Maron, the late-4th-century hermit; a tomb there is attributed to him, though scholars debate his burial place. Part of the Ancient Villages of Northern Syria World Heritage property.
Note: photos may not reflect the site's current condition.
For the visitor
Location: 36.3833, 36.9000 · Open on the map
Photos
Photos: Hani Simo — via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY) · Frank Kidner — via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
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