Mount Nebo, Biblical summit in Madaba Governorate, Jordan
Mount Nebo reaches an elevation of 808 meters, offering views extending to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem in clear weather conditions.
According to the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses ascended Mount Nebo to view the Promised Land before his death and burial in the land of Moab.
The Memorial Church of Moses, built by Egyptian monks in the fourth century, contains restored Byzantine mosaics depicting the ancient King's Highway trade route.
Visitors can reach Mount Nebo by taking a fifteen-minute drive from Madaba city or a thirty-minute journey from Queen Alia International Airport.
The Brazen Serpent sculpture at the summit represents the biblical artifact Moses used to protect the Israelites during their desert journey.
Location: Madaba Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 808 m
Address: Mount Nebo, Jordan
GPS coordinates: 31.76817,35.72527
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
Jordan's historical sites and natural reserves include ancient temples, medieval castles, deserts, mountains, and biblical locations. The diverse landscapes stretch from the depths of the Dead Sea to the peaks of Dana's mountains, passing through the red sandstone cliffs of Petra and the coral waters of Aqaba. This territory preserves the traces of Nabataean, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Ottoman civilizations.
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