Religious sites in Madaba

Sacred Religious Sites

This collection features significant Byzantine and early Christian sites centered around Madaba and Mount Nebo. Highlights include the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land at Saint George Church and the extensive mosaics at the Moses Memorial Church. The list also includes the archaeological remains at Khirbat al-Mukhayyat, where the churches of Amos, Casiseos, and Saints Lot and Procopius preserve detailed floor mosaics depicting rural life and biblical themes. These sites represent the region's historical importance as a pilgrimage destination and center for mosaic art.

Sacred Religious Sites — Map

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Saint George Church

This 19th-century Greek Orthodox church houses the Madaba Map, a 6th-century floor mosaic representing the oldest surviving cartographic depiction of the Holy Land, including Jerusalem and the Nile Delta.

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B

Moses Memorial Church

Situated on the summit of Mount Nebo, this basilica protects the ruins of a 4th-century church and 6th-century Byzantine mosaics. It marks the traditional site where Moses viewed the Promised Land.

C

Shrine of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

A Roman Catholic church featuring a bell tower with panoramic views of Madaba. The site includes an underground museum with an ancient Moabite well and vaulted structures from the Roman and Byzantine eras.

D

Church of Amos and Casiseos

Located in Khirbat al-Mukhayyat, this 6th-century Byzantine church contains floor mosaics featuring geometric patterns and depictions of animals, part of the ancient town of Nebo.

E

St Lot and St Procopius Church

A 6th-century church in Khirbat al-Mukhayyat known for vibrant floor mosaics. The artwork illustrates scenes of hunting, viticulture, and pastoral life, representing the Madaba school of mosaics.

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