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Spring of Hz. Musa عليه اسلام near Mount Nebo

Just 2km on the highway from the famous Mount Nebo, it is one of two places where Hz. Musa عليه اسلام is believed to have struck his wand and water gushed out creating a spring for his thirsty followers

Khirbet al-Mukhayyat, Jordan

Coordinates: 31.775847, 35.739262

This spring is one of two places where Hz. Musa عليه اسلام is believed to have obtained water by striking a rock.

A steep narrow road down with some sharp turns will take you to the spring location.
Look for six tall eucalyptus trees from the side of the road to find the place, otherwise there is no sign or parking lot there.

A small waterfall and a cave with dripping water are the main objects of this attraction.

The best time to visit is during the winter, when it rains but wear good shoes as it could be quite wet and slippery in the cave.

Although there is no entrance fee, that also means that nobody looks after the site and its badly in need of a clean-up.

Unfortunately the place is not prepared for tourists or visits at the time of writing this article.

Know This

There’s no public transport to the site. Walking down from the main road is easy; coming back up is the killer.