During the time of Robin Hood, and of King Richard the Lionhearted, this Crusader Castle atop a high hill near Petra, commanded a wide area of what is today, Jordan.
( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
The Jordan River is so famous, we assume it must be huge, and fast-moving. Here you see the Jordan River near the baptism site of Jesus. It's actually quite narrow and still. ( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
This was the site where 2000 years ago, John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the Jordan River. The river channel has changed and this site is dry today. ( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
The steps down into the now-dry section of the Jordan River, at the actual site of Jesus's baptism. Rivers change courses, and now the river is about 100 steps away. ( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
Here are Jim, Randy and daughter Danna at the "new" Baptismal site at the Jordan River. Directly across the small river is Israel. ( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
A beautiful church at the Baptismal Site. ( The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
Mt. Nebo - a view from the peaks gives you an idea of the mix of greenery and harsh landscapes. ( Tales From the Old Testament, The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
A church atop Mt. Nebo near the site from which Moses was allowed to view the Promised Land. He is buried somewhere on this mountain.
( Tales From the Old Testament, The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
Another view at Mt. Nebo. ( Tales From the Old Testament, Jewish Holiday Stories,The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
This lovely church sits atop the peak of Mt. Nebo somewhere near Moses' grave. ( Tales From the Old Testament, Jewish Holiday Stories,The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients )
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