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Aaron's Tomb, Jabal Harun, Petra, Jordan
Tomb of Aaron, Jabal Harun, Petra, Jordan.
קבר אהרון הכהן, גבל הארון, פטרה, ירדן.
ضريح النبي هارون, الأردن
Description
According to the Bible, Aaron ascended Mount Hor (Hor HaHar) and died there (Numbers 20: 23-30).
Some traditions identify Jabal Harun as Mount Hor, and the structure on top of the mountain as his tomb.
Sources
Photos courtesy A. Cederberg; www.aaroncederberg.com