Album from Trip to the City of Madaba and Mt. Nebo

This is an album of photos and a few video clips from a group-trip to the historic city of Madaba. Known as Madina Fusayfia or "The City of Mosaics", this area is known for its ancient artifacts.

Location: 
Madaba, Jordan
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Photos

Interior of an ancient church in the city of Madaba
Standing in front of one of the famous ancient mosaics the city of Madaba is known for
Wax museum scene of a "madrasa" or Islamic school—note the boy standing on one foot in the corner, a traditional punishment for misbehavior!
Wax museum scene of a "Turkish bath" (similar to a spa) popular with upper-class men in the Arab world
A woman demonstrating the creation of mosaics, the ancient art form the city of Madaba is famous for
Carpets for sale, and photo of an officer in the "Jaysh" (Arabic for army)
Large, famous, ancient mosaic in the floor of an ancient church in the city of Madaba
Standing in front of an ancient church in the city of Madaba

Videos