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Jerusalem & Palestine
Nabi Musa Shrine
On the Jerusalem–Jericho road, Palestine
A Mamluk mosque and shrine associated with the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), erected by Sultan Qalawun after the judges of Jerusalem reported the site. It became the gathering point of the great annual Nabi Musa festival.
Story & history
Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun ordered the shrine, minaret, cistern and lodgings built, with permanent services attached, so it became an annual destination for processions from Jerusalem each spring. Ottoman travellers described it as among the finest buildings of Palestine outside Jerusalem, and its ribbed structure still stands in view of every traveller on the road.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- On the historic Jerusalem–Jericho road
- Ribbed dome and graceful Mamluk minaret
- Ancient cisterns and pilgrim lodgings beside it
Visiting tip
Usually visited en route from Jerusalem to Jericho; check road conditions before setting out.