Memories of Jordan - WAHO 2022 - Part 9 - Mosaics of Mount Nebo and Madaba.

The Arabian Magazine are pleased to present some memories from Jordan - WAHO 2022 - Part 9 - Mosaics of Mount Nebo and Madaba.

Mount Nebo: This sacred mountain stands almost 1,000 metres high with spectacular views from the top. Of great religious significance, Mount Nebo is believed to be the place where Moses stood to view the sacred Promised Land, before his death. In the 4th century, a small church was built by Egyptian monks on the mountain peak in memory of Moses, and a century later was reconstructed into a basilica. Still standing to this day, this peaceful place houses some of the best preserved and most beautiful mosaics in Jordan, depicting wildlife and local customs from the Byzantine era. Please note, to enter the church all visitors must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Outside, take the chance to look out over the spectacular views of the valley of the River Jordan and the Dead Sea. Here you will also see the Brazen Serpent sculpture. You will also have the chance to visit the nearby Madaba Arts and Handicraft Centre and Mosaic Workshop.

Madaba: This friendly market town, with a long tradition of religious tolerance, is deservedly renowned for its unique collection of early mosaics at various locations in the town. Less well known but equally beautiful are its painted and carved ostrich eggs, depicting scenes of ancient mosaics and Jordanian folklore.

Greek Orthodox church of St George: This 19th-century Christian church, worth a visit in its own right for its many religious paintings, houses a treasure of early Christianity which was discovered during construction in 1884. Having survived destruction, fire and neglect, the flooring the builders were astonished to uncover turned out to be a mosaic of extraordinary significance. It represents the oldest map of Palestine in existence and provides many historical insights into the region. Some 1700 years old, the mosaic map has captions, in Greek, depicting all the major biblical sites of the Middle East, from Egypt to Palestine. It was originally around 15m to 25m long and 6m wide, and once contained more than two million pieces. Although much of the mosaic has been lost, enough remains to sense the complexity of the whole.

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