The number of visitors to the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ, Al-Maghtas, reached 91,418 during the first 11 months of last year (January–November), including 79,565 foreigners and 11,853 Jordanians, marking a 25.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism reviewed by Al Mamlaka.
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Official figures show that during the same 11-month period in 2024, the site received 72,716 visitors, of whom 62,961 were foreigners and 9,755 were Jordanians.
Al-Maghtas, located about 9 km north of the Dead Sea, is considered one of the holiest sites on earth for all Christian denominations. Efforts to preserve and protect it are part of the historical responsibility toward holy sites east of the Jordan River.
Saint Pope John Paul II declared Al-Maghtas, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a Christian pilgrimage destination during his historic visit in 2000.
The site welcomes Christian pilgrims from all denominations and has been visited by Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and many senior religious and political leaders.
