Day 2 (B) - 18th - MADABA to Mt NEBO

contd... Day 2 (B)

42. The Map about "Mt Nebo" 'n' The Roadways from Jordan valley.

43. Mount Nebo Desert.

44. Highways 'Road view' towards Mt Nebo from Madaba.

45. Mount Nebo from a distance 'n' the 'promised land' beyond.

46. We are nearing to Mt Nebo 'n' can see at the top

The Memorial Church (Monastery) of Moses.

47. Before reading to the top, lets know something about 

'Mount Nebo' History.

48. Mount Nebo History page 2.

49. Mount Nebo History page 3.

50. Mount Nebo History page 4.

51. Mount Nebo History page 5.

52. Mount Nebo History page 6.

53. View of the 'Promised Land' 'n' 'Dead Sea'.

54. Mount Nebo 'Memorial sign'.

55. Sign at the entrance.

56. Foundation stone.

57. Display Board 1 - Mount Nebo's history in English & Arabic.

58. Display Board 2 - The Town of Nebo's history in English & Arabic.

59. On March 20, 2000, Pope John Paul II visited the site

during His pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

60. At that time He (Pope John Paul II) laid a pillar of Moses statue.

This statue sculptured in one single stone.

61. And also during His visit He planted an Olive tree beside the

Byzantine chapel as a symbol of ''Peace''.

62.  The Memorial Church of Moses, consisting of a simple shelter

over the ancient ruins.

63. A clear view of the Monastery.

64. Church Altar.

65. Pope Benedict XVI visited the site in the year May 9, 2009,

gave a speech

ie. called for reconciliation between Christians and Jews.

66. A clear inside view of the Altar of the Monastery.

67. The serpentine cross sculpture (the Brazen Serpent Monument)

atop Mount Nebo was created by Italian artist Giovanni Fantoni.

68. Mount Nebo at the time of 'Sun-rise'.

69. At 'Mid-day'.

70. At the time of 'Sun-set'.

71. Mount Nebo 'Old Mosaic Museum' - View 1.

72. View 2.

73. A view from the top of the Mount Nebo -  Desert Roadways.

74. A 'guide line' to the sights from Mount Nebo.

75. 'Plaque' summarising the Christian significance of Moses.

76. Northern view of the Dead Sea and Israel from Mount Nebo.

77. Map showing about Mount Nebo surrounded by

Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem.

78. "Valley of Nebo" while returning from Nebo to Jericho.

contd..."Day 2 in (C)"