Mukawir, the ancient fortress of Machaerus, stands atop a conical hill above the Dead Sea. It is associated with John the Baptist, and its stark ruins carry deep biblical and historical resonance for much of tourism in Jordan's holy-land sector.
The climb is short but steep, ending in wide views over the Jordanian desert. Combine it with Bethany and the Dead Sea. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan add Mukawir as a spiritual stop, and full package tours to Jordan can include it on the Dead Sea day.
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