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were holding alcoves which sheltered statues. In the center of the
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Court stands a huge structure that used to hold the central sacrifice
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altar, and was mainly made of wood. The two structures, surrounded by
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ritual basins, were destroyed by the end of the 4th century, leaving
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the place for the Christian basilica which in its turn was demolished.
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Nowadays nothing remains of the basilica. The altars, made of wood, did
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not stand the outrage of time.