Ancient site mount nebo in Jordan

Ancient site

Visitors from all around the world come to Mount Nebo – the sacred mountain in Jordan standing over 2,000 feet high. These brilliant views are believed to be those from which Moses gazed upon the Holy Land before his death. The landscape is home to stunning surroundings and one can look out at the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and on a clear day, even Jerusalem. The Memorial Church of Moses also rests at the summit, which also provides a significant visit for Christians.

LOCATION OF MOUNT NEBO
Mount Nebo is located just 15 minutes away from the city of Madaba, not too far from the Dead Sea. The Queen Alia International Airport in Amman is also relatively close – just a half hour’s drive away. Travelers can drop their baggage off at their hotel and embark on a breathtaking hike of Mount Nebo with this Madaba, Mount Nebo and Dead Sea private tour or this Madaba & Mount Nebo Tour from Amman.

Mount Nebo

HISTORY OF MOUNT NEBO
Mount Nebo is steeped in religious significance as it is believed to be the place where Moses stood to view the Promised Land before his death. According to the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses died on Mount Nebo and was buried in Moab. In the 4th century, a small monastery was built by Egyptian monks on the mountain peak in memory of Moses, now called Memorial Church of Moses. After its reconstruction in the 5th century, the Memorial Church was turned into a basilica and still stands on the zenith of Mount Nebo today.