Khirbet el Mekhayat

Khirbet el Mekhayat is an archaeological site in , . Khirbet el Mekhayat is situated near , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Mount Nebo and Basilica of the Memorial of Moses (Mount Nebo).

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an elevated ridge located in , approximately 700 metres above sea level. Part of the Abarim mountain range, is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death. is situated 3 km northwest of Khirbet el Mekhayat.

Church
Photo: Cybjorg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a church, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Khirbet el Mekhayat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Madaba and Ma’in.

Photo: Ceever, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a small town in central located south of the capital on the King's Highway, some 10 km from Hesban.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 8 km south of Khirbet el Mekhayat.

Khirbet el Mekhayat

Latitude
31.74947° or 31° 44′ 58″ north
Longitude
35.74435° or 35° 44′ 40″ east
Open location code
8G3QPPXV+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 964856217
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: St Lot and St Procopius Church and Al Mukhayyat.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Nebo’s Pearl and Hekayet Nebo Restaurant.

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