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separate buildings^ disposed with great regula- 
rity. A very large gate (6), of which some 
vestiges are still seen^ led to a spacious courts 
fifty metres square. Heaps of earth, and re- 
mains of subterraneous structures, indicate, that 
four small edifices of oblong form (8 and 9) sur- 
rounded the court. That on the right is in a 
state of tolerable preservation, and the remains 
of two columns still exist. 
Ill the principal edifice we distinguish — 
1 . A terrace, raised one or two nietres above 
the level of the court, and surrounding the walls, 
to which it serves at the same time as a basis, as 
we see more distinctly in the 50th plate. 
2. A niche formed in the wall, a metre and 
half above the level of the hall with pillars. 
This niche, which is broader than it is high, en- 
closed no doubt an idol. The principal door of 
the hall is covered with a stone 4*3 met. long, 
1*7 met. broad, and 0*8 met. high. 
3 and 4. Entrance of the inner court. 
5 and 6. Well, or opening of the tomb. A 
very broad staircase leads to an excavation in 
form of a cross, supported by columns. The 
two galleries, which intersect each other at right 
angles, are each twenty-seven metres long and 
eight broad. The walls are covered with 
grecques and arabesques. 
7. Six columns, intended to support the 
