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Welcome to the Official Website of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, home
of the famous Sixth Century Mosaic of Madaba. This mosaic, featuring
an ancient map of the Middle East and Jerusalem, was one of the most
important archeological discoveries of the entire 19th Century worldwide.
The Mosaic Map of Madaba is the oldest
Biblical Topographical Map with a unique depiction of the Holy Land
and surrounding territories. This map features provides special insight
into ancient Jerusalem and includes Lebanon, Egypt, the Nile Delta,
and both banks of the Jordan River. It is a treasure bridging
the ancient world to the present.
This map hosts thousands of visitors per year and is studied by archeologists,
urban engineers, and theologians.
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