Mount Nebo - October 2006

Mount Nebo is one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, located 10 km west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba, for this is where Moses is supposedly buried. The site's association with the last days of Moses is described in moving words in Deuteronomy (34:1-7). The episode of Balak and Balam (2:13-26) also took place here.
Mount Nebo
The serpentine cross.
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A mosaic.
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A little history of Mt. Nebo.
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Not sure what it says but it is very pretty.
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More mosaics.
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The alter. Mass is still held here.
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The stained glass windows behind the alter.
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Another mosaic.
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Pottery excavated around Mt. Nebo.
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More pottery.
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Another mosaic.
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Mosaic on the church floor.
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Another mosaic.
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A view of the original pillars of the church.
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View of the church from the entrance.
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Another mosaic.
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Another view of the alter.
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Greek mosaic.
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The right hand pews of the church. look at the mosaics on the floor and walls.
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Mosaic.