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Fortress of Machaerus

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In Jordan, a Community Disrupted Awaits Travel’s Return

"A hill overlooking the Dead Sea, known for the ruins of Machaerus, a fortified castle built by Herod. It is considered the site where John the Baptist was beheaded."

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Historic fortress ruins with Dead Sea views, John the Baptist site

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Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

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Information

Historic fortress ruins with Dead Sea views, John the Baptist site

historical site

herod

hike

comfortable shoes

water bottle

sunscreen

hat

no shade

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

HJ8F+XPM, Madaba, Jordan Get directions

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

Fortress of Machaerus by null

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