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Church of St. George
Madaba, Jordan
The oldest surviving depiction of the Holy Land
Published: 2023 (v1)
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The Church of St. George in Madaba, Jordan, is best known for housing the Madaba Map, one of the oldest known geographic floor mosaics in existence that depicts the Holy Land. Dating back to the 6th century AD, this mosaic provides valuable historical insights into the region. The church itself is an important place of Christian pilgrimage and stands as a testament to the region's rich religious and artistic heritage.
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This Tapestry tour of the Church of St. George in Madaba was made possible thanks to Jude Anton Twal, Father Firas Naswareen, Father Nikola, Fuad Hamarneh, Dr. Douglas R. Clark, and Saif Hamarneh.
