Machaerus

Fortress

Machaerus

According to Josephus, John the Baptist was brought to Machaerus in chains and put to death here.

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Machaerus

Type: Fortress
Greek name:
Means:
Name today:
Mentioned in GT: 0 times
Mentioned in NT: 3 times
Position: 31.567448, 35.624104
Height above sea level: 506m

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References (3)

Mentioned in total 3 times in the Bible:
Matt. 11:2, Matt. 14:3, Matt. 14:10

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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