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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE OF ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE MIDDLE EAST/APAAME.ORG; APAAME_19980517_RHB-0099

THE BYZANTINE BASILICA at Mt. Nebo is now sheltered by and incorporated into the modern Memorial Church of Moses. The aerial view (shown prior to recent renovations) shows the extensive remains of the ancient monastic complex, which included a large basilica paved throughout with beautiful mosaics, several funerary chapels, living quarters for the resident monks, and facilities to manage the flow of pilgrims.