The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, is a significant religious site in Jordan. Located on the east bank of the Jordan River, this is the place where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus Christ.
The area is mentioned in the Bible as "Bethany beyond the Jordan" and is believed to have been the location where Jesus Christ came to be baptized by John the Baptist. The site has been identified by archaeologists and historians as the location of the ancient biblical town of Bethany. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Today, the Baptism Site is visited by thousands of Christian pilgrims every year who come to see the remains of ancient churches and monasteries, as well as the site where Jesus Christ was baptized. The site features a number of churches, chapels, and baptismal pools, including the Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist, the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist, and the Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist.
Visitors to the Baptism Site can walk along a wooden walkway that leads to the banks of the Jordan River, where they can see the spot where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus. They can also participate in the traditional baptismal ceremony, which involves being submerged in the water of the Jordan River.
The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ is an important pilgrimage destination for Christians around the world, and is a significant historical and religious site in the Middle East.