Jisr al-Majami (جسر المجامع)

Place Name

Jisr al-Majami (جسر المجامع)

Place Description

A historic Palestinian bridge and crossing site on the Jordan River, in the Baysan region, where a major north–south road crossed the river and connected the Baysan Valley with the eastern bank and Transjordan. The surrounding valley was agriculturally productive, with cereals, irrigated crops, and grazing lands supported by the Jordan River and the fertile soils of the Baysan Valley.

Also Known As

جسر المجامع

Place Type

Village

Map Coordinates

Latitude

32.624253

Longitude

35.563466

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

POM_ID:202

Updated By

Wafa Ghnaim