The Byzantine Monuments of the Evros / Meriç River Valley

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support pilaster strips on the upper level. The cross arms of the naos were originally covered by barrel vaults, as are the pastophoria. The side aisles are covered by pairs of groin vaults. The inner narthex, divided into three bays, was covered by groin vaults to the sides and a transverse barrel vault at the center. The form of the west wall of the inner narthex remains unclear. The outer narthex is fronted by a graceful portico façade and is not bonded with the main body of the church, although it must have been constructed at the same time. It was probably covered by a wooden roof originally.

Enez, Fatih Camii, interior, looking southeast, 1979

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