Jordan · Pilgrimage landscape
Al-Maghtas / Baptism Site
An archaeological and pilgrimage landscape associated with the baptism of Jesus on the eastern side of the Jordan River.
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Sacred places in Jordan
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
Learn the history, notice the different traditions, and follow the sources. Local communities and custodians determine access and appropriate participation; inclusion here does not mean a place is currently open to visitors.
Jordan · Sacred mountain
Mount Nebo
A mountain associated with the biblical account of Moses looking toward the Promised Land, with remains of early Christian worship.
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Jordan · Mountain shrine
Shrine of Aaron, Jabal Harun
A shrine above Petra associated with Aaron, reflecting overlapping biblical memory and local Muslim pilgrimage tradition.
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