Machaerus
city · New Testament · NT Testament
Hilltop fortress east of the Dead Sea where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod Antipas, according to the historian Josephus
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Mukawir |
| Modern Country | Jordan |
| Era | New Testament |
| Testament | NT |
| Coordinates | 31.5689, 35.6272 |
Key Events
- Imprisonment and beheading of John the Baptist
Key People
Scripture References
Matt 14:3-12, Mark 6:17-29
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