The view across the desert and Dead Sea to Israel from Mt. Nebo.

The Abu Bado, used as a door to the Byzantine monastery

Monument from John Paul II visit to Mt Nebo

Stone pieces from an early church (300 AD?)

Foundations of earlier church structres atop Mt. Nebo.

Byzantine church tiles uncovered at Mt. Nebo.

Mount Nebo - What Moses Saw

September 30, 2019 in Jordan ⋅ 84 °F

Religious scholars have determined Mount Nebo is the place in Jordan from which Moses saw the Promised Land. The Book of Deuteronomy also says Moses died and was buried on Mt Nebo. A church/basilica was built there around 300 A.D. and these mosaics from that church were uncovered. The site has been home to many religious over the years. The stone monument commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II.Read more