This basilica is a pre-Christian basilica, probably dating from the C3rd that was later adapted for use as a church. It has also been traditionally linked to the monk who supposedly discussed religion with the Prophet Mohammad in the city.
Creator
Emma Loosley
Date of Visit
May 1998
Contributor
Emma Loosley
Rights
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Type
Architecture
Tags
Architecture, Bahira, Basalt, Basilica, Bosra, C3rd, Mohammad, Roman, Syria
Collection
Citation
Emma Loosley, “Bosra Basilica of the Monk Bahira,” Architecture and Asceticism, accessed November 21, 2024, https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/219.