Mt. Tabor.
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The little circular windows are made from alabaster, which permits the light to shine through.
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A chapel dedicated to Moses.
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A chapel dedicated to Elijah. (Get it?)
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The chapel dedicated to Jesus.
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Side of the chapel.
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Closeup of mosaic. The inscription says, “He is risen, he is not here”.
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Wide-angle view.
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The chapel of Elijah, including the altar.
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Upper part of the chapel of Jesus.
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Crusader ruins.
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More ruins.
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Psalm 122:3: “Jerusalem is built as a city strongly compact.”
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Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock.
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The green part between the wall and the monastery is the Potter's Field where Judas committed suicide.
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Valley of Hinnom, or Ge'henna, which Jesus used as an image of Hell
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Dormition Abbey.
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The Cenacle, where the Last Supper was held and Pentecost took place.
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Rear of the Cenacle.
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King David's tomb.
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Front of the Cenacle, possibly the exact spot of the Last Supper.
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The Galilean valley from Mt. Tabor.
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