Mount Nebo, Jordan: Final Resting Place of Moses

Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 29, 2022

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On your journey to Jordan’s south, stop at Mount Nebo. Sixty years of excavation on the hilltop of Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Holy Land and is said to be buried, revealed a basilica church with one of the most magnificent mosaic floors in the world.

Located 10 km west of Madaba and the Mosaic Map, Mount Nebo contains spectacular views of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. This mountain is considered one of Jordan’s sacred sites, with biblical texts noting that Moses viewed the Land Of Canaan from the highest mountain, Mount Nebo, found in Deuteronomy 32.

Walking from the parking lot, examine the totem pole-like stone structure with Elijah, Moses, and Jesus carved into the stone. These prophets form the basis of most modern religions.

Turn up to the right and view the stone commemorating Moses’ life and death. You’ll circle the panorama view over the Jordan Valley, where Moses would have stood to look to the Promised Land where his followers could settle.

Based on the crowds, decide whether you want to check out indoors or outdoors first.

The Nebo complex, archaeological sites that have been a site of Christian pilgrimage since the late 4th century A,D. were re-discovered in 1864. Led by the Franciscans since 1933, Mount Nebo or “Siyaghah” (Arabic name) includes churches, graveyards, a monastery, and beautiful floor mosaics.

From the platform outside in front of the church, view the awe-inspiring view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. See what Moses saw.