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The church of the Holy Virgin in Deir al-Surian was built in the 7th century and has been in use uninterruptedly since then. Its history and that of the monastery are coming to light in the mural paintings, inscriptions, and architectural details that are being uncovered by an international team of restorers and scholars.

Monks of Deir al-Surian under the northern semi-dome (photos C. Calaforra-Rzepka, Karel C. Innemée, collage D.Zielińska)