Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo, the place where Moses is purported to
have gazed upon the Holy Land that he was not meant to reach. It
is said that his tomb lies here. From here, we’ll enjoy spectacular
views across the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. We’ll also see some
preserved mosaics uncovered from archaeological digs that date
back to the sixth century.

The view of the Holy Land
According to to Biblical tradition, this site is connected to the memory of the place where the Prophet Moses died after having seen the promised land. Indeed Mount Nero is located on one of the western ridges of the ancient plains of Moab and provides a unique view of the Holy Land. Looking to the south, the panorama extend over the Dead Sea and the desert. To the west it is possible to see the Valley of the Jordan River with the mountains from Hebron to Nablus, and further to the north Jebel Osha and the southern slopes of the Wadi Zaria.
The surrounding hills of Ammon are also visible along with Hesban and the mountains of Musharqar. On very clear days Bethlehem, the Heriodian fortress of Heradium, the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, and Ramallah appear to visitors. Looking down into the Jordan Valley, it is easy to discern Qumran beside the Dead Sea as well as the oasis of Jericho.Read more