About 60 km north east of Hama, this Byzantine settlement is an extensive site. It covers an area of 3 Km sq., and although not much of it is recognizable, the remains of the Barracks and a few segments of the cathedral can be seen. This Byzantine settlement must have been of religious importance, as there were formerly nine other churches.

Most of the town is built from mud brick, although the important buildings were built of volcanic basalt stone. The town was surrounded by a 1.5-meter thick wall, which had rectangular towers at several points for guards. 

The Barracks date back to the end of Justinian's reign, when he built many defensive sites in Northern Syria, like Resafa and Qasr Ibn Wardan. 

The Cathedral is typical of 6th century Syrian style. It is structured of three naves separated by archways with an apse that ends in a semi-circle. Only segments of this cathedral are evident, however it bears resemblance to Church of Bissos.