Mount Nebo, Biblical summit in Madaba Governorate, Jordan
This biblical summit rises 808 meters (2651 feet) above sea level and offers views extending to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem in clear weather. At its peak stands a memorial site with a church that documents the biblical events associated with this location.
According to the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses climbed this mountain to view the Promised Land before he died and was buried in the land of Moab. In the fourth century, Christian monks built a church here to commemorate that event.
The Memorial Church of Moses was built in the fourth century by Egyptian monks and now houses restored Byzantine mosaics. These artworks depict scenes from the ancient King's Highway trade route with its caravans and settlements.
The summit lies about fifteen minutes by car from the city of Madaba and can be reached via a well-maintained road. The best views occur in the morning during clear weather when visibility extends the farthest.
The Brazen Serpent sculpture at the peak recalls the biblical object Moses used to protect the Israelites during their desert journey. This modern artwork connects the ancient narrative with today's pilgrimage.
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