
During the time of Robin Hood, and of King Richard the Lionhearted, this Crusader Castle atop a high hill near Petra, commanded a wide area of what is today, Jordan. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

The Jordan River is so famous, we assume it must be huge, and fast-moving. Here you see the Jordan River near the baptism site of Jesus. It's actually quite narrow and still. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

This was the site where 2000 years ago, John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the Jordan River. The river channel has changed and this site is dry today. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

The steps down into the now-dry section of the Jordan River, at the actual site of Jesus's baptism. Rivers change courses, and now the river is about 100 steps away. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

Here are Jim, Randy and daughter Danna at the "new" Baptismal site at the Jordan River. Directly across the small river is Israel. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

A beautiful church at the Baptismal Site. (The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

Mt. Nebo - a view from the peaks gives you an idea of the mix of greenery and harsh landscapes. (Tales From the Old Testament, The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

A church atop Mt. Nebo near the site from which Moses was allowed to view the Promised Land. He is buried somewhere on this mountain.
(Tales From the Old Testament, The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

Another view at Mt. Nebo. (Tales From the Old Testament, Jewish Holiday Stories,The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)

This lovely church sits atop the peak of Mt. Nebo somewhere near Moses' grave. (Tales From the Old Testament, Jewish Holiday Stories,The Story of the World, Vol. I -The Ancients)
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