Um er Rasas, Kingdom of Jordan
I was inspired to share some of my photographs from this amazing archeological site after reading a post by National Geographic.
The photos were taken during my second visit to the country. While that was couple of years back (2014) this Kingdom is no stranger to dated or historical material. For me, Jordan is a beautiful county, rich with historical significances. The people are the most hospitable of any county I have visited. I always felt safe and welcomed.
I would encourage anyone and everyone to visit this magical place, I know I will return. For more information you should visit the Jordan Tourism Board - North America or experience the videos at: #LearnJordan
"Um er-Rasas was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. One of the most important discovery on the site was the mosaic floor of the Church of St Stephen. It was made in 785 (discovered after 1986). The perfectly preserved mosaic floor is the largest one in Jordan. On the central panel hunting and fishing scenes are depicted while another panel illustrates the most important cities of the region (including Kastron Mefaa, Philadelphia, Madaba, Esbounta, Belemounta, Areopolis, Charac Moaba, Jerusalem, Nablus, Caesarea and Gaza). The frame of the mosaic is especially decorative. Six mosaic masters signed the work: Staurachios from Esbus, Euremios, Elias, Constantinus, Germanus and Abdela. It overlays another, damaged, mosaic floor of the earlier (587) "Church of Bishop Sergius." Another four churches were excavated nearby with traces of mosaic decoration".
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