The Baptism Site also known as Bethany Beyond The Jordan

Since 1948, the River Jordan has been within a restricted Military Zone. Now with the peace treaty between Israel and Jordan, civilians can visit.

The Baptism Site also known as Bethany Beyond The Jordan on the Jordanian East Bank is a world famous archeological site authenticated by the Vatican and historians alike.

Our visit to the Baptism Site, as with all, was in a group, with an official guide.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1556/

http://www.baptismsite.com/content/view/1/3/lang,english/

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Adrian on the River Jordan
Bethany Beyond Jordan
18 Dec 08

Adrian in the River Jordan
Bethany Beyond Jordan
18 Dec 08

Isreli flag flies on the other side
River Jordan
Bethany Beyond Jordan
18 Dec 08

Mosaic explaining the Baptism Site of Jesus
Bethany Beyond Jordan
18 Dec 08

Steps leading into the River Jordan
at the Baptism Site of Jesus
Bethany Beyond the Jordan
18 Dec 08

New church at the Baptism Site
Bethany Beyond Jordan

Under watch that we do not make contact with people on the Israeli side of the River Jordan
Bethany Beyond Jordan