marble cross in the courtyard of the monastery of st. george hosevit mar jaris in wadi kelt near mitzpe yeriho in israel

2017 ancient architecture canyon caves christianity church convent courtyard cross culture desert east gate george greek historical history hosevit israel jaris jericho kelt landmark mar marble mediterranean mitzpe monastery mountain nature near november oasis occupation old orthodox outdoors palestine place prophet religion river road rock shrine slope stone sun tourism tourist travel vadi valley wadi water yeriho