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King attends launch of masterplan to develop land adjacent to Baptism Site
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His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein, attends the launch of the masterplan to develop the land adjacent to the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond the #Jordan), with the aim of enhancing services for visitors and pilgrims pic.twitter.com/YNj9OZXmNu
— RHC (@RHCJO) December 7, 2022
King Abdullah, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, viewed an exhibit showcasing the details of
the masterplan and the designs that would be implemented in the land adjacent
to the Baptism Site, over an area of 1,374 dunums.
His Majesty listened to a briefing on the masterplan, which
will be implemented over several phases and is based on architectural studies
that ensure respecting the spirituality of the holy site.
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The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, also known as Bethany
Beyond the Jordan and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, will
remain a protected zone, pristine and untouched. It is overseen by a Royal
Commission responsible for preserving it, headed by His Royal Highness Prince
Ghazi bin Muhammad, His Majesty’s chief adviser for religious and cultural
affairs and personal envoy.
The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, located 9km north of the
Dead Sea on the East Bank of the Jordan River, is one of the holiest sites for
Christianity on earth; efforts to preserve and protect it are in line with the
historical role of His Majesty towards holy sites under the Hashemite
Custodianship.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, Prince
Ghazi, and Prince Mired bin Ra’ad, chief royal councilor at the Royal Hashemite
Court, as well as a number of Royal Family members, senior officials, Christian
leaders, and international figures and investors attended the launch.
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