The Kingdom enjoys "unique" attractions in the religious, historical, and nature-based fields, such as Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, the Baptism Site, Machaerus, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ahlu ...

On the equally desolate opposite shore, Herod the Great built Machaerus, the formidable stronghold described by Josephus, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by the younger Herod.

Machaerus, the site of John the Baptist’s martyrdom; and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ. Coinciding with the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee Year under the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and featuring ...

Machaerus, where the martyrdom of John the Baptist is told; and the site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ (Maghtas) on the Jordan River. "The site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ (Maghtas ...

Herod’s fortress Machaerus, where St. John the Baptist was executed, is also in Jordan south of Madaba, Father Aridah added. The milestone inauguration of the Church of the Baptism of Christ ...

He cited as an example the speed with which it approved a financing plan for the complete restoration of the archaeological site of Machaerus, the place of imprisonment and execution of St. John ...

Mount Nebo, the final resting place of Prophet Moses. Machaerus, visitors will learn about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Maghtas), pilgrims will connect with the ...

Notable sites include the Hill of Elijah, the Mountain Church in Anjara commemorating the Virgin Mary, Mount Nebo where the prophet Moses is said to have died, the castle of Machaerus where John ...

Mount Nebo, the final resting place of Prophet Moses. Machaerus, visitors will learn about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Maghtas), pilgrims will connect with the ...

The second programme -EUR 10 million- will help Jordan rehabilitate two major archaeological sites, Quwaylebah (Abila) and Mekawer/Machaerus. In doing so, the EU, in a collaborative effort with the ...