Bethany Beyond the Jordan

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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 Elijah’s Hill where since 1996 stunning archaeological discoveries reveal pottery, coins and architectural remains from a 5th century Byzantine monastery.

They also reveal an earlier 3rd century building with fine mosaics and what is known as a Christian ‘prayer hall’. If this is correct, it might be one of the earliest Christian prayer facilities anywhere in the world. Also identified is the cave where John the Baptist lived, according to numerous Byzantine pilgrims’ texts.

The cave was turned into a church and a freshwater channel running from the cave, purportedly used by John for baptising, can still be visited today. For more information on Bethany Beyond the Jordan, please click here to visit the "Baptism Site Commission" website.

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