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Jordan is full of shrines -Magamat sahabat Rasul Allah such as Ja'afar Bin Abu Talib, Zaid Bin Haritha, Abdullah Bin Rowahah in Mu'ta and Obaidah Bin AlJarrah, Derar Bin Al Azwar , Mu'aath Bin Jabal, Shurahbil Bin Hasnah and over 300 hundred more in Jordan Valley. Al Harith Al Azdi, Abu Musa and Al Asha'ary in the south. In addition, many prophets (Anbya ) as Haroun Bin Emran, Yousha'a, Elyas, Shuaib, Nouh lived in Jordan. Moreover, there is a tree still existing and it is tour, where prophet Mohammed took a rest underneath while he was in route from Al Madinah to Damascus. Mount Nebo: One of the five pilgrimage sites located on top of a mountain, overlook the Dead Sea, and it is possible to see , to the west, Jerusalem from there on a good clear morning. An old Byzantine church is still there . Mount Nebo is a ten minutes drive from Madaba. From the Visitors' Center, take Palestine Street and follow the signs to Siyagha (Nebo's name in Arabic).
Possibly the most revered site in Jordan, Mount Nebo is the location of Pisgah, where Moses is presumed to have died and been buried. A small church was built on the spot by early Christians at least as early as 393 AD, and this was gradually expanded by the 7th century, it was a vast Byzantine complex, to which pilgrims came from far and wide. The pilgrimage route started in Jerusalem and passed through Jericho, Ayun Mosa (the springs of moses) and Mount Nebo, ending with a restorative bath in the natural hot spring at Hammamat Ma'in - a tradition today's visitors can repeat and will find well worthwhile!
Of the 4th - Century structure, only a few limestone blocks remain (outside the present building), along with some mosaic floor. Most notable is a cross near the altar, which marked the spot where the death of Moses was commemorated.
Mukawir: Or Macherus is one of the five pilgrimage sites in Jordan for the year 2000 designated by the Catholic bishops of the Middle East. John's" known to Muslims as "Nabi Yahya" death at Macherus,after his arrest by the troops of Herod Antipas, John the Baptist was imprisoned at the king's hilltop fortified palace at Macherus, modern Mukawir, 90 minutes by car south of Amman. Located along the East Coast of the Dead Sea, this is easily accessible from Amman, Madaba, and the Baptism Archaeological Park. The Roman era historian Josephus said that John was beheaded here upon the request of Salome. The end of John's life at Macherus in Transjordan completed his life journey that had focused so heavily on areas east of the Jordan River.
Baptist site on Jordan River (Almaghtas): One of the five pilgrimage sites, this site is close to Dead Sea in Jordan. It was certified by the Pope of Rome when he visited it in March 2000 to be considered the location where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. There are remnant of churches, settlements and running water pouring into ponds. This site is famous for its blessings awarded when our Prophet Jesus (peace upon Him), was baptized there by John the Baptist . Bethany is located on the Wadi Kharrar streem pouring in the Jordan river
Elijah's: One of the five pilgrimage sites, home area at khirbet El -Wahadneh (or Listib). The birth place of prophet Elijah in Gilead mountains and a pilgrimage place for all believers.
Anjara: One of the five pilgrimage sites, the modern Shrine to our Lady of the Mountain at Anjara, a passage and hiding cave to Jesus and his mother Mary during their traveling time between Galilee, Decapolis, Jordan and Damascus. It is a touring cave for believers of all men

THE VIEW:
From a platform in front of the church you can take in the same breathtaking view across the green swathe of the Jordan Valley, the glittering Dead Sea, and Palestine.
On a clear day, the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem are visible. The bronze memorial of a snake on a cross is by Gian - Paolo Fantoni of Florence.

 

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