Basilica D in Byllis is a three-aisled building, with sanctuary and the semicircular apse with three counterforts/buttresses built against its wall. Inside the sanctuary area are discovered the remains of the synthronon, a cruciform reliquary deposit and fragments of a pavement with marble slabs of various colors. To the west was the entrance into the church, an atrium of four porticoes and the narthex flanked to the south and north with two annexes. The maximal length of the basilica is up to 45.25 meters and the maximal width is 26.15 meters. The basilica is distinguished for its fine quality mosaic pavements, featuring representations of birds and animals and panels with inscriptions, recording the names of the donors. One of the most beautiful scenes is considered the depiction of the Four Rivers of Paradise accompanied by their names: Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and Euphrates. The basilica was constructed in the early sixth century AD. After the destruction of the basilica in the mid of the century, the monument was left outside the new fortification wall and its porticoes were reused for habitation.

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