FIVE YEARS IN DAMASCUS: INCLUDING AN ACCOUNT OF THE HISTORY, TOPOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES WITH TRAVELS AND RESEARCHES IN PALMYRA, LEBANON, BY REV. J. L. PORTER, A.M., F.R.S.L. scriptions and dates Visit to Bathanyeh, Batanæa Ancient houses - Deserted towns - The province of Batanæa identified - · Stone doors and tyranny of Turkish rulers Ruins of theatre, temples, &c.— Extinct crater- Identification of site Princes of Shehab Terraced hills Mourning for the slain in battle - Ancient towns Ruins of Suleim identified with Neapolis - Beautiful mountain scenery Visit to |