State Visit to Jordan - Day 1
The arrival took place at Queen Alia International Airport.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0383-004
It is the presumed site of Moses’ death and burial place, and a centre for pilgrimages since earliest Christian times.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0384-005
Their Excellencies continued their tour of the holy site by visiting the Memorial of Moses, which was recently reopened to the public.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0384-018
The basilica offers some of the most beautiful mosaics of Jordan.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0384-020
Upon their arrival in the capital city of Amman, Their Excellencies were greeted by by representatives of the Government of Jordan and the city of Amman and by Mr. Peter MacDougall, Ambassador of Canada to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0383-003
The State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an occasion to reaffirm Canada’s steadfast support for the country and to underscore the critical importance of engagement with our allies in the region.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0383-005
Their Excellencies visited Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan, located west of the Roman Byzantine town of Madaba.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0384-002
The summit offers a panorama of the Holy Land and southern Jordan.
Sat, 10/29/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0384-008