Madaba Mosaic Map

5th Century AD

This mosaic map of the Holy Land is a replica of the famous one that originally adorned the floor of St George’s Greek Orthodox church in Madaba. It is the oldest pictorial map of the Holy Land. It illustrates the eastern Mediterranean, centering on Jerusalem and including sites in Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, and southern Syria. It highlights cities, historical landmarks, and rivers.

Discovered at Madaba Church of Georgius

On Loan From Department of Antiquities