Basufan

Located at 632 meters above sea level, Basufan contains multiple Byzantine structures and ruins, including the Church of Saint Phocas with its three-nave basilica design.

The Church of Saint Phocas, constructed in 491-492, formed part of a monastic complex with architectural elements similar to those found at Qal'at Sem'an.

The site represents an intersection of religious heritage, with Howard Crosby Butler documenting a large Islamic cemetery surrounding the ancient Christian church in 1905.

The archaeological site sits 30 kilometers northwest of Aleppo, with the main church structure measuring 24 meters in length and 15.4 meters in width.

The eastern section features two rectangular apses flanking a semicircular central apse, with the south room functioning as a martyrium connected to the central space.

Location: Afrin Subdistrict

GPS coordinates: 36.33333,36.86667

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15