Esther's photos with the keyword: Madaba

The Madaba Map of Jerusalem (Explored)

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St. George Church, Madaba, Jordan "The Madaba Mosaic Map is a map of the region dating from the 6th century and preserved in the floor of the Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George, sometimes called the "Church of the Map". With two million pieces of colored stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns in Palestine and the Nile Delta. The mosaic contains the earliest extant representation of Byzantine Jerusalem, labeled the "Holy City." The map provides important details about its 6th-century landmarks, with the cardo, or central colonnaded street, and the church of the Holy Sepulchre clearly visible. This map is one key in developing scholarly knowledge about the physical layout of Jerusalem after its destruction and rebuilding in 70 AD." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madaba AIMG 3798

Madaba

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Madaba, Jordan AIMG 3796

Madaba Madonna

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St. George Church, Madaba, Jordan AIMG 3806