Tell Mar Elias
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Tell Mar Elias is a hill (Tell) in the Ajlun region of North Jordan. The site, northwest of Ajlun, has long been identified with Tishbe, mentioned in the Bible as the hometown or region of the Prophet Elijah (Elias, in Arabic).
The remains of one of the largest known Byzantine churches in Jordan can also be found at the site. Artifacts from this site including marble carvings and small metal religious objects are on display at the Ajloun Castle Museum.
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The lower chapel at Mar Elias
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simple mosaic floor
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Carving of a cross
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Coordinates: 32°21′44″N 35°43′20″E / 32.36222°N 35.72222°E
