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St. George's Greek Orthodox Church and Madaba Map
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Bego
April 3, 2022
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Impressive mosaic at the entrance of the Orthodox Church I in perfect condition. The mosaic is on the floor and represents the map of Jordan
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•Hubert Trapp
November 27, 2023
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St. George's Church is a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Madaba. The oldest history of the church dates back to the 6th century AD during the Byzantine era, while the current church dates back to the late 19th century. AD was built. The church is famous for the Madaba map, which is part of the mosaic floor of the ancient Byzantine church. The map dates from 560 AD and shows the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem.
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