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Mount of Temptation, Jericho

#3 among attractions in Jericho

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Mount of Temptation, Jericho

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Local name: קרנטל Coordinates: 31°52'26"N, 35°25'53"E
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Jericho Israel

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Mount of Temptation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monastery of the Temptation, Tower of Jericho, Jericho synagogue, Tell es-Sultan.

  • monastery of the temptation jericho~440 ftS
    Sacred and religious sites, Monastery

    Monastery of the Temptation, Jericho

    3 min walk • The Monastery of the Temptation is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in Jericho, Palestine. It was built on the slopes of the Mount of Temptation 350 meters above sea level, situated along a cliff overlooking the city of Jericho and the Jordan Valley.

  • tower of jericho0.8 miE
    Archaeological site

    Tower of Jericho, Jericho

    21 min walk • The Tower of Jericho is an 8.5-metre-tall stone structure, built in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period around 8000 BCE. It is considered the world’s first stone building, and possibly the world's first work of monumental architecture.

  • shalom al yisrael synagogue jericho1 miE
    Synagogue

    Jericho synagogue, Jericho

    27 min walk • The Jericho synagogue dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE and was discovered in Jericho in 1936.

  • tell es sultan jericho0.8 miE
    Historical place, Ruins

    Tell es-Sultan, Jericho

    21 min walk • Tell es-Sultan, also known as Tel Jericho or Ancient Jericho, is a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site in the West Bank, located adjacent to the Ein as-Sultan refugee camp two kilometres north of the centre of Jericho.

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    Synagogue

    Naaran

    27 min walk • Naaran is an ancient Jewish village dating to the 5th and 6th century CE, located in the West Bank. Remains of the village have been excavated north of Jericho, in Ephraim, between Bethel and Jericho. The mosaic floor of a synagogue was discovered at the site featuring a large zodiac design.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount of Temptation?

Nearby attractions include Monastery of the Temptation, Jericho (3 min walk), Tower of Jericho, Jericho (21 min walk), Tell es-Sultan, Jericho (21 min walk).

Where to next? Visit west bank West Bank region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Israel.

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