Rating: 8,2/10 (4765 votes) Yardenit (another name – Jordanite) – backwater located at the source of the Jordan River. This place has become widely known due to what is traditionally believed to be the place where the baptism of Jesus Christ took place. Currently Yardenit – this is a whole complex, which includes a gift shop, changing rooms and specially equipped slopes to the water, where those who wish can undergo a baptismal ceremony. Yardenit water is believed to have healing properties. This place receives thousands of pilgrims every year who want to plunge into the sacred waters of the biblical backwater. We also recommend reading Ruins of the city of Korazim (Chorazin) in Israel, resort of Tiberias Topic: Yardenit (Jordanite) in Israel, resort of Tiberias. |