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rebuilt). These columns were surrounded by two towers which were
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transformed later into bastions.
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Nowadays, only a part of the original structure is still standing on and
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testifies the antique magnificence of the place. The four majestic
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columns that are still visible as well as the large 51 step staircase
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rebuilt by the German archeological mission in 1901 after being
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completely destroyed by the Arabs.