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 - Neapolis (Nablus)
2 - Here is Jacob's well
Sychar before Neapolis, near the field which Jacob gave to his son Joseph. (John 4:5)
3 - Tur Gobel (Mount Ebal)
Gebal, a mountain where an altar was built at Moses' command. (Deut 11:29)
4 - Blessing of Joseph
See the next page.
5 - Blessing of Benjamin
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6 - Aialon
Aialon, where the moon stood still for a whole day at the bidding of Joshua the son of Nun. (Joshua 10:12),
7 - Gethsemane
8 - Jerusalem
See the detailed image and description.
9 - Bethlehem
10 - Ephratha
The area of Bethlehem in which Christ was born.
11 - Nicopolis
12 - The Fourth and the Ninth Mile
13 - Modem, today Moditha
The place of origin of the Maccabeans.
14 - Lod also Lydea, called also Diospolis
15 - Lot of Dan
Land of the tribe of Dan (son of Jacob)
© 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.