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Tell Mar Elias reviews
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A site of Christian significance, but the ruins of the Byzantine monastery and the mosaics are not well preserved. We visited in January and I am not sure if the mosaics were covered for protection..... more »
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If you find Biblical history fascinating then you’d enjoy a quick visit to Tell Mar Elias. There’s not much to see of this ancient church, but it is the believed location of the home of the prophet... more »
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One of the best places to visit, particularly in the spring and the beginning of the summer. Breathtaking green scenes!
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Amazing view you can get from this place which Is the birthplace of the Prophet Elijah ("Elias" in Latin and Arabic), the site includes the ruins of one of the largest known Byzantine churches in Jordan. Artifacts from the site, including marble carvings and small metal religious objects, are displayed in the archaeological museum of nearby Ajloun Castle. Further, "respect for the spirit of Nebhī-Ilyâs (the prophet Elias) is given to a grove of oak trees above the ruins" of the Byzantine churches there.
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