St. George Church, Byzantine church in Madaba, Jordan.
The church interior contains a floor mosaic map composed of 800,000 pieces depicting biblical sites across Palestine and Jerusalem.
The current structure dates from 1896, replacing an earlier Byzantine church from 560 AD that was damaged by an earthquake in 746 AD.
The church functions as a place of worship for the Orthodox Christian community while preserving ancient mosaic artistry from the Byzantine period.
Tourists can access guided tours throughout the day, with restoration work expected to continue until early 2025 without affecting visitor access.
The mosaic map within the church represents the oldest geographic floor plan of Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the classical period.
Location: Madaba
GPS coordinates: 31.71775,35.79409
Latest update: December 2, 2025 10:25
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