The site contains ruins of a temple, aqueducts, and other remains, and inscriptions, on the banks of the river. Though the names Abel and Abila differ in derivation and in meaning, their similarity has given rise to the tradition that this was the place of Abel's burial.
The site comprises the remnants of a temple, aqueducts, and other artifacts, along with inscriptions, situated on the riverbank. Despite the differences in origin and connotation between Abel and Abila, their shared name has led to the widespread assumption that this was the location of Abel's burial.