1. complex of the Cave of the Seven Sleepers in Amman, Jordan
If you are into the history of religions and do not mind visiting tombs during your vacation, then The Cave of the Seven Sleepers may just be right up your alley.
2. Noor Aniza poses for a photo at the signage
3. the guide who can speak Bahasa Malaysia very well
Also known as Al-Kahf, the cave and adjacent new mosque complex are located in the village of Rajib, en route from Amman to the Dead Sea, which was the reason we (Kelab Sukan dan Kebajikan Media Perak delegation) stopped.
4. the cave
5. star
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers has a very fascinating story; these Byzantine tombs are mentioned in the holy Qu’ran.
6. inscription
7. collection of human remains
One version of the story was about the era of the Roman Emperor Decius, around 250 AD. Seven young men who were accused of following Christianity decided to hide in a mountain cave to pray, rather than recant their faith.
8. close-up shot
9. Hasan Ababneh (L) chats with Muqlis (R)
The emperor ordered the mouth of the cave to be sealed. Long after the emperor died, the landowner decided to open up the cave to be used it as a cattle pen. It was then that he discovered the seven sleepers, who woke up thinking that only a day had passed, but in fact, it was 309 years!
10. Rosli Mansor photoshoot
There are other versions of this story but they are similar. The Cave of the Seven Sleepers is open daily from 10am until 5pm. Admission is free. Women are required to cover their heads.
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers was one of the attractions visited by delegates of Kelab Sukan dan Kebajikan Media Perak (KSKMP). The delegation was on a humanitarian mission-cum-cultural exchange programme to Jordan from 23rd – 29th July, 2017.
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5 Comments
At August 18, 2017, cindyrina wrote:
I read about the story before. Whoa! finally got to have chance to see the cave.
At August 18, 2017, Puiyeesss wrote:
This is my first time hearing the story, very interesting. Gonna search more about it.
At August 18, 2017, Tengkubutang wrote:
woww.. such a great place to go.. i wish i have a chance to go there next time
At August 19, 2017, Emy Jia wrote:
Kinda interesting place in Jordan, the human remain in the cave and the story behind of it .
At August 19, 2017, Linda wrote:
Interesting place to visit. First time I heard of this story.