As-Salt, Trail 2: Jebel Qala'a
North from Al-Ain Plaza, the stairs uphill surround the English Complex to reach the Al-Qala'a viewpoint, continuing further to the churches Dormition of Virgin Mary and Al Khader.
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St. George Orthodox Church, built in 1682, is one of the oldest and holiest shrines in the area. The saint is said to have appeared to a shepherd inside a cave, telling him and the villagers to build a church on that place. Saint George, syncretized with Al Khader in the region, is highly respected by Muslims and Christians alike, and therefore, members of both communities come here to pray. The church was renovated by the local community in 2004. The remains of the cave is a big opening in the mountain inside the chapel.
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North from Al-Ain Plaza, the stairs uphill surround the English Complex to reach the Al-Qala'a viewpoint, continuing further to the churches Dormition of Virgin Mary and Al Khader.
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