Tom (the reporter I'm working with) and I had some downtime today so we headed out to the Jordan River. More specifically, the place where some archaeologists and biblical scholars believe Jesus was baptized.
The path of the river has changed due to 2000 years worth of erosion and irrigation. The remains of a 1500-year-old church were uncovered about a decade ago. At the bottom, a walkway down to a baptismal site.
Excavation around the site is ongoing. The river itself is about 100 yards from this spot.
Across the river from this Greek Orthodox church (a catholic church is under construction nearby) you can see the Israeli city of Jericho. One of the oldest cities in the world. It's also 1000 feet below sea level, making it the lowest city in the world.
The river is much more narrow than it once was. Couldn't resist dipping my feet in. That's Israel on the opposite bank. Freaky, huh?
A man prays to Mecca just 25 yards from a Greek Orthodox church and 100 yards from Israel. It truly is a place where culture and religon collide.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Holy Land
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Hey man just so you know what your missing back here It snowed and was only 8 above this morning here in Montana.Have fun be safe &love you dude.
Googled you as you had done some phenom photos of Quivira NWR...impressed with your work!
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