Khirbet el Mekhayat
Khirbet el Mekhayat is an archaeological site in Madaba Governorate, Jordan. Khirbet el Mekhayat is situated nearby to St Lot and St Procopius Church, as well as near the archaeological site Al Mukhayyat.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mount Nebo and Basilica of the Memorial of Moses (Mount Nebo).
Mount Nebo
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge located in Jordan, approximately 700 metres above sea level. Part of the Abarim mountain range, Mount Nebo is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death. Mount Nebo is situated 3 km northwest of Khirbet el Mekhayat.
Basilica of the Memorial of Moses (Mount Nebo)
Church
Photo: Cybjorg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Basilica of the Memorial of Moses (Mount Nebo) is a church, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Khirbet el Mekhayat.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Madaba.
Madaba
Photo: Ceever, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Madaba is a small town in central Jordan located south of the capital Amman on the King's Highway, some 10 km from Hesban.
Khirbet el Mekhayat
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Madaba Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
31.74947° or 31° 44′ 58″ northLongitude
35.74435° or 35° 44′ 40″ eastOpen location code
8G3QPPXV+QPOpenStreetMap ID
node 964856217OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St Lot and St Procopius Church and Al Mukhayyat.
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