The Burnt Palace, so named by archaeologists who discovered a layer of ash over parts of the sixth-century structure, indicating a destruction by fire. From available remains, the palatial home to an elite family boasted two palace wings (east and west), separated by a stone-paved courtyard. Mosaics in the side wings capture in vivid fashion scenes from daily life in the region. It is located along what was originally a long Roman paved roadway, across the street from one of several contemporary Byzantine churches, the Martyrs Church.