Near Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is the peak known as Mount Nebo. This is not one of the highest mountains in the world: it stands a mere 817m in height, which means it does not owe its repute to its stature. Rather, its popularity stems from its supposed place in Biblical scripture and Jewish history.
It is necessary to note, for the sake of scientific clarity, that there are still a good number of scholars and historians who contest the matter of whether or not this is the same Nebo as the one referred to in the Old Testament or Torah. Given how much topographic designations can vary and how difficult it can be to properly identify the actual locations for such ancient texts as the ones involved, …