
Here you can see the Byzantine Monastery (5th - 6th centuries AD) with several churches and other buildings, all within a surrounding wall. The entrance in the northern wall leads to the living quarters of the monks. The complex had a fine water system.
The monastery is the first east of the river along the pilgrimage route between Jerusalem and Bethlehem to the west and Mount Nebo east of the site.
... As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.. (2 Kings 2:6-12)