Madaba is an ancient town of the Jordanian Plateau, which was resettled by Christian Arab tribes from the Karak region in 1880 A.D. It is now inhabited by Christians and Muslims alike. A great deal of antiquity has been found here, much of which can now to be seen in the Museum and in Archaeological Parks. The stunning 6th century Byzantine mosaic map, which is located in the contemporary Greek Orthodox church of St. George and shows Jerusalem and other holy sites, features around two million pieces of colored stone!
Ten minutes to the west of Madaba is the most revered site in Jordan: Mount Nebo, with the memorial of Moses at the presumed site of the prophet's death and burial place.
