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  • Byzantine Monastery at Jabal Harun

  • Byzantine Monastery at Jabal Harun

    Byzantine Monastery at Jabal Harun is a ruined monastery located on Jabal Harun (Mount Aaron), west of the city of Petra in Ma’an Governorate, Jordan. The construction of the monastery dates back to the Byzantine era, in the 5th century AD. The site includes a group of archaeological remains, including the paintings and mosaic floors, which date back to the 6th century AD.
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    Byzantine Monastery at Jabal Harun
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    Byzantine Monastery at Jabal Harun

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    Jordan

    Ma’an

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    5th Century AD

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