Madaba Map
Extensive information and photos of the world famous mosaic map of the Holy Land from the 2nd half of the 6th century.
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1 - Galgala, also the Twelve Stones
Galgal, near which according to the Scripture were the mounts Gerizim and Gebal. (Deut 11:30)
2 - Jericho
(Joshua 6:1-27)
3 - Gebal
A mountain in the Promised Land, where an altar was built at Moses' command. (Deut 11:30)
4 - Gerizim
The mountain on which stood those who recited the blessings, near Mount Gebal. (Deut 11:29)
5 - Aenon, where now is Sapsaphas
In that part of the Jordan is the spring where Saint John used to baptize.
6 - Bethabara, place of baptism of St. John
Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. (John 1:28)
7 - Alon Atath, today Bethagla
Atad, near the Jordan, where they mourned Jacob (Genesis 50:10)
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Extensive information and photos of the world famous mosaic map of the Holy Land from the 2nd half of the 6th century.