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The “Other” Madaba Map: The Byzantine Mosaic of Umm ar-Rasas

In the arid heart of the Jordanian plateau, where stone and sunlight converge in a stark and enduring landscape, a 1986 archaeological discovery brought to light one of the most ...

Pope Francis in Jordan: A Pilgrimage Rooted in Peace

On May 24, 2014, Pope Francis arrived in Jordan, marking the start of a symbolic journey through the Holy Land. His brief, two-day visit was defined by gestures and statements underscoring Jordan’s role as a regional main interlocutor and its ...

Holy Week in Jordan: Procession, Pilgrimage, and Living Tradition

Jordan occupies a central position in the landscape of Christian pilgrimage, with Holy Week observances offering a compelling window into the region’s diverse ...

Lent in the Desert: A Journey into the Exodus Landscape of Jordan

The desert has long occupied a central role in the cultural memory of the ancient Near East. In the narrative of the Exodus, it is portrayed as a place of wandering, testing, and renewal—a stark terrain that shapes identity through the trials of ...

Lot’s Pillar in Jordan: Between Myth, Geology, and Tourism

Rising from the arid landscape along the shores of the Dead Sea, Lot’s Pillar is a striking rock formation that has intrigued travelers, scholars, and curious visitors for centuries. Tradition identifies it as the salt pillar into which Lot’s ...

HOLY JORDAN BLOG

Explore Holy Jordan

The “Other” Madaba Map: The Byzantine Mosaic of Umm ar-Rasas

Pope Francis in Jordan: A Pilgrimage Rooted in Peace

Holy Week in Jordan: Procession, Pilgrimage, and Living Tradition

Lent in the Desert: A Journey into the Exodus Landscape of Jordan

Lot’s Pillar in Jordan: Between Myth, Geology, and Tourism

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