EZRA. 
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similar structures in the Druse villages ; and in Szannamein are two 
of the same form as the above : they all have windows near the 
summit ; in some, there is one window on each side, in others 
there are two, as in this at Ezra. They have generally several 
stories of vaulted chambers, with a staircase to ascend into them. 
To the E. of the village is the gateway of another public build 
ing, the interior of which has been converted into private dwel 
lings; this building is in a better style than those above described, 
and has some trifling sculptured ornaments on its gate. On the 
wall on the right side of the gate is this inscription. 
HBPIAIOg KEV 
THNAPIOC O OE 
MEAICDEAL 
HIAAAAdOE EXO 
AALTIKOL EYN 
TIOIL O TEAIO 
LAL KAI ETTA 
AIIIAA 
There are many private habitations, principally at the S. end 
of the town, with inscriptions over the doors; most of which are 
illegible. The following I found in different parts of the village, 
on stones lying on the ground, or built into the walls of houses. 
Over the entrance of a sepulchral apartment, 
TEPONTIOY 
+TXII 
CWIeCSG 
KA KAATA 
CHOIICeN 
ANOCOTE. T 
THIN CTHAH 
OrOOANOY 
IAIAIC avTOY 
LEGIPEX LEG III 
AAIIANAIC