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.
Se questa non è abbastanza storia biblica per un'area, la grotta in cui Lot e le sue figlie si rifugiarono dopo la distruzione di Sodoma e Gomorra si trova appena fuori da un'area chiamata Safi (Zoar biblico).
