Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas)
World Heritage
Jordan
🎧 Listen to Introduction
Located on the east bank of the Jordan River, 9 km north of the Dead Sea, this archaeological site consists of two distinct areas: Tell Al-Kharrar, also known as Jabal Mar-Elias (Mount Elijah), and the area of the Church of St. John the Baptist by the river. The site is located in a pristine natural environment and is believed to be the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. It has Roman and Byzantine remains, including churches and chapels, monasteries, caves used by hermits and a baptismal pool, which testify to the religious character of the site. The site is a place of pilgrimage for Christians.
# Archaeological sites
# Bethany Beyond the Jordan
# Al-Maghtas
# Dead Sea
# St. John the Baptist
# Religious characteristics
Poem of the heritage generated by AI
Intangible culture related to the heritage
China tourist attractions related to the heritage
World heritage related to the heritage
Show more related heritage