Moses Mountain is one of the most famous mountains in Sinai. It is visited annually by thousands of tourists to enjoy the beautiful views, especially during sunrise and sunset. Also, you will be surprised by the view of the surrounded mountains, as Moses Mountain is a mountain of a bundle of mountains in Sinai.
This mountain is located in the Sinai Peninsula, close to the Monastery of Saint Catherine. Its height is 2285 m above sea level. In the Arabic language, this mountain is called Jabal Musa.
It was named Moses Mountain because God spoke to the Prophet Moses at this place and received him the Ten Commandments according to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Who is Moses?
He is the prophet of God. He was living in Pharaonic Egypt when a fortune-teller told the Pharaoh of Egypt that a Hebrew child would be born and end his rule. So Pharaoh ordered the killing of every Hebrew child.
After the born of Moses, the god ordered his mother to put him in a box and put him in the Nile for protecting him from Pharaoh. Pharaoh’s wife found the box and decided to take the child to the palace.
When Moses became forty years, he left Egypt and went to Palestine. After ten years, he returned to Sinai, and at Mount Moses, he spoke to God, what makes this place is a holy place.
Climbing Moses Mountain:
Tourists are interested in climbing Moses Mountain to enjoy the charming scenery from the top of the mountain. In winter, snow covers the mountain, which makes the view is more fabulous.
The mountain is easy to climb. It can be climbed on foot, donkeys, or camel. There are two ways to climb this mountain.
The first way: Camel Trail: It is the easiest way to reach the top of the mountain. It takes about two hours. On this road, there are many stalls for rest, food, drink water, and hot drinks.
The second way: Steps of Repentance: It is the most difficult path, but the wonderful mountain views make this path worth trying.
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