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A Visit to the Holy Land

CHAPTER III
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A tolerably good view of the interior can, however, be obtained from without, as the windows are lofty and broad, and reach nearly to the ground.

The sarcophagus stands in a hall; it is covered with a richly embroidered pall, over which are spread five or six "real" shawls.

The part beneath which the head rests is surmounted by a turban, also of real shawls.

The chief sarcophagus is surrounded by several smaller coffins, in which repose the wives, children, and nearest relations of Ejub.

Hard by the mosque we find a beautiful fountain of white marble, surrounded by a railing of gilded iron, and furnished with twelve bright drinking-cups of polished brass.


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