Home to several biblical cities including Sodom, Gomorrah, and Zoar, the archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tal al-Kharrar have identified this area as Biblical “Bethany Beyond the Jordan.” The area is where John was living when he baptized Jesus. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Baptism Site commission welcomes pilgrims from all around the world seeking spiritual connection to biblical times, a glimpse of history or a chance to be baptized where Jesus was so many years ago.
Si ce n’est pas assez d’histoire biblique pour une région, la grotte où Lot et ses filles se sont réfugiés après la destruction de Sodome et Gomorrhe est située juste à l’extérieur d’une zone appelée Safi (Zoar biblique).
