Discover Madaba in Jordan
Madaba in the region of Madaba with its 82,335 habitants is a town located in Jordan - some 19 mi or ( 30 km ) South-West of Amman , the country's capital .
Local time in Madaba is now 11:07 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Amman " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Latakia, Umm al Qanafidh, and Kufayrat Abu Khinan. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Madaba ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Holy Land Mosaic at Madaba, Jordan
This mosaic was discovered 120 years ago when work was taking place at Madaba, Jordan to build a Greek Orthodox church on the site of a Byzantine church. The mosaic is a map of the Holy Land ..
Mariam Hotel
Mariam Hotel Family run hotel in Madaba city ..
How to drive from Queen Alia International Airport to Mariam hotel in Madaba
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Madaba-Mt Nebo-Dead Sea-Kerack-Petra Silverfox41's photos around Madaba to Petra, Jordan
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Madaba
Madaba, is the capital city of Madaba Governorate in central Jordan, which has a population of about 60,000. It is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of The Holy Land. Madaba is located 30 kilometers south-west of the capital Amman.
Located at 31.72 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Madaba Map
The Madaba Map (also known as the Madaba Mosaic Map) is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan. The Madaba Map is a map of the Middle East. Part of it contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem. It dates to the 6th century AD.
Located at 31.72 35.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
King's Academy
King’s Academy is a co-educational private boarding school that opened its doors in August 2007 in Madaba-Manja, Jordan. It is named in honor of King Abdullah II of Jordan. King Abdullah attended high school at Deerfield Academy in the United States as there was no school of comparable standing in Jordan when he was a boy, but his son Crown Prince Hussein was a member of the new school's first intake. The new school's first headmaster, Dr. Eric Widmer, was a former headmaster of Deerfield.
Located at 31.75 35.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
American University of Madaba
The American University of Madaba is a private university located in Madaba, Jordan. It opened its doors in October 2011, and expects to eventually accommodate 8000 students once the campus is completed. The standards of teaching qualifications and experience will exceed the accreditation requirements of the Higher Education Accreditation Commission (HEAC) in Jordan and will satisfy the accreditation standards of New England Association for Schools and Colleges in Boston, Mass.
Located at 31.66 35.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge in Jordan, approximately 817 meters (2680 feet) above sea level, mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land that he would never enter. The view from the summit provides a panorama of the Holy Land and, to the north, a more limited one of the valley of the River Jordan. The West Bank city of Jericho is usually visible from the summit, as is Jerusalem on a very clear day.
Located at 31.77 35.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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