Taken from shuttle bus which took us to the start of the walking tour of the Baptism site of Jesus.<br /> <br /> This prominent, large freestanding arch was constructed in 1999 from 63 stones to commemorate the death at age 63 of King Hussein. <br /> <br /> On March 21, 2000, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass beneath this arch. <br /> <br /> In a gesture of reconciliation, he faced west to bless Jerusalem then east to bless Mount Nebo. Ever since, the site has been known as the Church of John Paul II.
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