Mount Nebo is one of the most popular holy sites of Jordan. It is situated 10 km west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba. Mont Nebo is an elevated ridge that is 817 meters above the sea level. Its cool climate and scenic beauty made it a very popular tourist location.
History of Mount Nebo:
According to Jewish and Christian tradition, Prophet Moses was buried on this Mount Nebo of Jordan by God himself. In 1933 the remains of a church and monastery were discovered on the highest point of the mountain. Mount Nebo's first church was built in the 2nd half of the 4th century to mark the place of Moses' death. The church design follows a typical basilica pattern. The church is first mentioned in an account of a pilgrimage made by a lady Aetheria in 394 A.D. Six tombs have been found beneath the mosaic-covered floor of the church. Recently on March19, 2000, Pope John Paul II visited the site during his pilgrimage to the holy Mount Nebo in Jordan city.
Overview of Mount Nebo:
Rising 1,350 feet, Mount Nebo provides a sweeping glance of the Arkansas River Valley. In 1933, a portion of the mountain was chosen as a park site. Native stone and logs from the historic Mount Nebo were used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to construct many of the park's bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins and pavilions. Syagha is one of the highest peaks at Mount Nebo, which began under the direction of the Jerusalemite Franciscan Fathers.The churches were destroyed by a powerful earthquake, which hit the region in 749 AD.
Visit and explore Mount Nebo, which is one of Jordan's exclusive religious place.
