Khirbet al-Mukhayyat
Site of the ancient town of Nebo with Byzantine churches, and one of the finest mosaics in Jordan, with daily life depictions, including wine making.
For an optimal view of our website, please rotate your tablet horizontally.
View of the the central mosaic divided into two areas framed by ornamental borders. The Eastern field shows a dynamic vine scroll composition with pastoral, hunting, and wine making scenes. The Western panel is square, with four trees diagonally centered, and pairs of animals between them. Nilotic scenes and animals can be found in the inter-columnar spaces positioned to be observed from the nave.
© Photo, text: Binder & Haupt
Site of the ancient town of Nebo with Byzantine churches, and one of the finest mosaics in Jordan, with daily life depictions, including wine making.