Mt Nebo Jordan 🇯🇴 2022

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My Pilgrimage to Mount Nebo & Exploring Jordan’s Sacred Landscape

I began my day at Mount Nebo, one of Jordan’s most spiritually significant sites, where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land before his death (Deuteronomy 34:1–6). Located 10 km west of Madaba, this windswept ridge offers panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and—on clear days—Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The site is managed by the Franciscans, who’ve preserved its ancient mosaics and built a modern basilica atop ruins dating back to the 4th century CE.

A Tapestry of Faiths & History
After paying the 3 JD entry fee (not covered by the Jordan Pass), I was greeted by Giovanni Fantoni’s striking bronze serpent sculpture, symbolizing both Moses’ staff and Christ’s crucifixion—a powerful nod to the shared heritage of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Inside the Memorial Church of Moses, I marveled at Byzantine-era mosaics from the 6th century, including:

The Baptismal Font: A cruciform design flanked by animal motifs (zebras, ostriches!).
The Diakonikon Baptistery: A mosaic floor from a 530 CE church, depicting hunting scenes and pastoral life.
Stained-Glass Windows: Modern artworks blending Moses’ story with Christian theology.

Archaeologists have identified at least four layers of churches here, from early Christian shrines to the current basilica. Outside, I traced the outlines of monastic cells and an ancient olive tree planted by Pope John Paul II in 2000.

The View That Moses Saw
Despite morning haze, I could just make out:
The Dead Sea shimmering to the east.
Jericho’s palm groves (said to be the "City of Palms" in Deuteronomy).
Hebron and Nablus in the distant hills.
Local guides pointed to where Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) would be visible on clearer days—the very waters where Jesus walked.

A Stop at the Dead Sea
En route back, our Jett Bus tour paused at a Dead Sea café, where I sipped mint tea beside shelves of 24-karat gold souvenirs and Jordanian gemstones. A quick dip in the mineral-rich waters would’ve been perfect, but time only allowed for a coffee break!

Why Mount Nebo Matters
Biblical Significance: The endpoint of Moses’ 40-year exodus.
Archaeological Layers: Byzantine mosaics rivaling Madaba’s famous map.
Interfaith Harmony: A pilgrimage site for all Abrahamic religions.

Final Thought: Standing where prophets and pilgrims have gazed for millennia, I felt the weight of history—and the warmth of Jordan’s sun. Whether you’re tracing biblical tales or admiring ancient art, Mount Nebo is a must-visit.

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