The first thing to strike the visitor to Nebo is the amazing view westwards across the Dead Sea which lies almost 1250 meters below. The view is sometimes obscured by the haze of the day but nonetheless is impressive, made more so as one considers this spot is said to be the same as that on which Moses stood.
The nearby 6th century basilica is now covered by a protective building inside which are the famous mosaics, the beauty of which is easily comparable with those elsewhere in the classical world. Detailed illustrations of lions, a bear, pigs along with domesticated sheep and goats can be found along with hunting and herding scenes, ostrich, zebra and camel, the representation of a cross, gazelles and pomegranate trees. The artists’ names are picked out in mosaic at the lower edge.
Central Jordan, Jordan
The Bible states that John preached and baptised in a place called Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Byzantine and medieval texts, as well as modern archaeology identify as the site called Tell a-Kharrar and...
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Luxuriate in the hot thermal springs at Hammamat Zarqa Ma’in and Al-Himma and take time out to visit some of the historic architecture of the area. King Herod was said to have bathed in its medicinal ...
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A Byzantine monastic complex, it included a church with mosaic floors, a reservoir, living quarters, a burial chamber and a cave that appears to have been presented to pilgrims as the place where Lot ...
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This little visited site was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage list in 2004 as it contains some exquisite 8th century mosaic work in St Steven’s Church, with yet more in associated buildings. ...
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