Rihab is a village in Mafraq Governorate, in northern Jordan.
Rihab features numerous natural caves and dozens of churches, most of them dating to the late sixth or early seventh century. [1] [2]
St. George's church in Rihab is claimed to be one of the oldest churches in the world. [3] A cave under the church may have been used for Christian worship as early as AD 33, although this has been contested by experts. [1] [4] [5]
32°19′00″N 36°06′00″E / 32.316667°N 36.1°E
Rihab is a village in Mafraq Governorate, in northern Jordan.
Rihab features numerous natural caves and dozens of churches, most of them dating to the late sixth or early seventh century. [1] [2]
St. George's church in Rihab is claimed to be one of the oldest churches in the world. [3] A cave under the church may have been used for Christian worship as early as AD 33, although this has been contested by experts. [1] [4] [5]
32°19′00″N 36°06′00″E / 32.316667°N 36.1°E