Madaba is Jordan’s ‘Mosaic Capital’ and the city of churches. Mentioned in the obelisk of Misha’, the city was once under the control of the Moabites, then was recovered by the Ammonites. Later on, Madaba flourished under Nabatean rule and during the Byzantine and Umayyad periods.

Roman Orthodox Church: the church was built on the site of an earlier Byzantine church. Its floor is adorned with a map made of mosaic, chronicling events in the 6th century AD and representing Jordan, Palestine and Egypt.

Mount Nebo: one of the tombs erected for the prophet Moses.

Misha’ Obelisk: an obelisk made of basalt stone that was discovered in the town of Theeban by the end of the 19th century and now at the Louver. The obelisk speaks of King of Moab Misha’ and his exploits.