An outstanding craft of this area is mosaic.   We visited Mt Nebo, the place Moses was allowed to see the holy land.

The Monestery here, which marks the spot,   is decorated with 3 levels of mosaic floors,  each very impressive. 

We visited another Greek orthodox church where a 3rd c mosaic map was found, describing the holy land

We had to them visit the workshop for mosaics.  

On the drive on,  we passed a crusader castle from the 1100s, once beseiged by Saladin.

Our stop this night is excellent!  Right across the street from the entrance to Petra!  The contemporary town of Petra is called Wadi Musa, or Moses Valley.   Our room and our view.  Tomorrow is the big day!