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The Memorial of Moses

Explore the Memorial of Moses at Mount Nebo, a site of profound biblical significance. Situated in the land of Moab, this historical location marks key events described in the Scriptures, including Moses' view of Canaan, his death, and burial. The site is also rich in archaeological findings and historical texts, with evidence of ancient monastic activity. Visitors can see stunning architectural phases of the memorial and artifacts like mosaics and baptismal areas. Mount Nebo serves as a pilgrimage route, connecting the faithful to their heritage and the story of Moses.

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The Memorial of Moses

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  1. The Memorial of Moses Mount Nebo

  2. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo

  3. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking NE)

  4. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking NW)

  5. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking SW)

  6. The Bible and Mount Nebo: • The arrival of the Israelites in the region of Moab by the top of Pisgah (Numbers 21.20, 33.47); • The Israelite encampment in the “plains of Moab” (Numbers 22.1, 33.48-49); • The story of Balak and Balaam (Numbers 22-24); • Moses’ view of the land of Canaan, his death, and his burial (Deuteronomy 32.1-6; Deut. 34); • The dispute about the body of Moses between the archangel Michael and Satan (Jude 1.9); and • The concealment of the tabernacle, the ark and the altar of incense in a cave (2 Maccabees 2.4-8).

  7. Biblical Texts on Mount Nebo and Moses: Numbers 21.20; Numbers 33.47-48; Deuteronomy 32.48-52; Deuteronomy 34.1, 4-6; Jude 1.9; and 2 Maccabees 2.4-8.

  8. Early Jewish and Christian Non-Biblical Texts on Mount Nebo: Josephus; Eusebius and Jerome; Egeria; John Rufus; The Piacenza Pilgrim; Master Thetmar; and Pantaleao de Aveiro.

  9. The Memorial of Moses – The Archaeology: Monastic presence at the site; Work of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum at the site; See website of Franciscan Archaeological Institute.

  10. Architectural History of the Memorial of Moses: Nine main phases (see Textbook, pp. 121-25); See Top plan (p. 122).

  11. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking N)

  12. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo: Under Construction

  13. Apse of Basilica at Mount Nebo

  14. Interior of the Basilica at Mount Nebo

  15. The Memorial of Moses Mount Nebo Baptismal Area

  16. Baptismal Font The Memorial of Moses Mount Nebo

  17. Valley of `Uyun Musa (“Springs of Moses”):

  18. Pilgrimage Route from Jerusalem to Mount Nebo

  19. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking SW)

  20. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking W)

  21. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking NW)

  22. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo (Looking SW)

  23. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo

  24. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo: Typical Byzantine Period Cross

  25. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo: Mosaic with Inscription

  26. The Memorial of Moses – Mount Nebo: Mosaic Fragment

  27. Mount Nebo Mosaic – in the site’s museum.

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