Madaba, Archaeological destination in Madaba, Jordan
The streets of Madaba present a collection of Byzantine-era mosaics throughout churches, archaeological parks, and private residences dating from the 6th century.
During the 19th century, two thousand Christians relocated to Madaba, discovering numerous Byzantine artifacts, including churches, villas, roads, and mosaics during construction.
St George's Church contains the Madaba Map, an ancient floor mosaic from 560 AD depicting the Holy Land from Lebanon to the Nile Delta.
The Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art and Restoration, established in 1992, trains artists in mosaic production and restoration techniques for preserving historical artifacts.
The Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist stands above an ancient acropolis, with underground passages leading through historical ruins beneath the structure.
Location: Madaba Governorate
Inception: 1921
Elevation above the sea: 763 m
Website: http://madaba.gov.jo/index.php/ar
GPS coordinates: 31.71659,35.79439
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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