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UNESCO declares place of Christ's baptism a World Heritage Site

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Wednesday ,22 July 2015

UNESCO declares place of Christ's baptism a World Heritage Site
TThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO", announced the inclusion of Bethany where Christ was baptized as one of World Heritage that includes 23 locations.he United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO", announced the inclusion of Bethany where Christ was baptized as one of World Heritage that includes 23 locations.
 
It's worth mentioning that Christ was baptized in the Jordan River on the border between Jordan and Israel and large number of pilgrims visit the place each year.