Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park
Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park is a protected area in Balqa Governorate, Jordan. Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park is situated nearby to the archaeological site The Pilgrims Station, as well as near Ancient Pool.- Opening hours: 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
- Type: Protected area
- Also known as: “Al-Maghtas”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Qasr al Yahud.
Qasr al Yahud
Church
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Qasr al-Yahud, also known as Al-Maghtas, is the western section of the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on the Jordan River. Qasr al Yahud is situated 1¼ km west of Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Al Maghtas and Beit HaArava.
Al Maghtas
Locality
Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Al-Maghtas, officially known as Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan", is an archaeological World Heritage Site in Jordan, on the east bank of the Jordan River, reputed to be the location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and venerated as such since at least the Byzantine period.
Beit HaArava
Village
Photo: Dnd man, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Beit HaArava is an Israeli settlement and kibbutz in the West Bank. Located near the Dead Sea and Jericho at the eponymous Beit HaArava Junction, the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 90, it falls under the jurisdiction of Megilot Regional Council. Beit HaArava is situated 8 km southwest of Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park.
Sweimeh
Village
Sweimeh is a village located in the southern Jordan Valley, in the Balqa Governorate of Jordan. Its population is around 5000, within 726 households. Sweimeh's economy is based on agriculture, alongside small projects of trading and tourism. Sweimeh is situated 9 km south of Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park.
Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park
- Categories: tourism, tourist attraction, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Balqa Governorate, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
31.83911° or 31° 50′ 21″ northLongitude
35.55929° or 35° 33′ 34″ eastOpen location code
8G3QRHQ5+JPOpenStreetMap ID
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historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Bethany beyond the Jordan Archaeological Park” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “موقع المعمودية”
- French: “Béthanie au-delà du Jourdain”
- Spanish: “Betania más allá del Jordán Parque Arqueológico”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Pilgrims Station and Ancient Pool.
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