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Handel’s Messiah Performed at Jordan Fortress Tied to John the Baptist
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- Handel’s “Messiah” was performed at Mukawir, the Jordanian hilltop fortress traditionally linked to the beheading of John the Baptist.
- The September 12 concert blended Western and Eastern musical traditions under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal.
- The event underscores the enduring Christian heritage preserved at biblical sites across the Middle East.
A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” blending Western and Eastern music took place Sept. 12 at Mukawir, the hilltop fortress in Jordan traditionally associated with the beheading of John the Baptist.
The concert was held under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal.
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