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Jordan is building a first-century Palestinian-style village near the Jordan River to commemorate Jesus’ baptism, aiming to boost tourism ahead of the 2030 anniversary.
Jordan is raising $100 million to build a first-century Palestinian-style village near the Jordan River, at the site where Christians believe Jesus was baptized, in preparation for the 2,000th anniversary of the event in 2030.
The project, led by Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism, Antiquities, and the Baptism Site Commission with international religious and academic collaboration, aims to create a living museum and pilgrimage destination.
It seeks to enhance religious tourism, preserve Christian heritage, and support economic recovery, with officials targeting 2% to 5% annual growth in tourism.
The site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is part of Jordan’s broader biblical heritage, including Petra and the Dead Sea.
Jordania está construyendo una aldea de estilo palestino del primer siglo cerca del río Jordán para conmemorar el bautismo de Jesús, con el objetivo de impulsar el turismo antes del aniversario de 2030.