| Monastery of the Temptation | |
|---|---|
دير القرنطل | |
.jpg) The Monastery of the Temptation located on the cliffs overlooking Jericho. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem |
| Location | |
| Location | Jericho Governorate, West Bank, Palestine |
| Palestine grid | 1909/1422 |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°52′29″N 35°25′56″E / 31.87472°N 35.43222°E |
The Monastery of the Temptation (Greek: Μοναστήρι του Πειρασμού, Monastḗri tou Peirasmoú; Arabic: دير القرنطل, Deir al-Quruntul; Hebrew: דיר אל-קרנטל) is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in Jericho, Palestine. It was built on the slopes of the Mount of Temptation 350 meters above sea level, situated along a cliff overlooking the city of Jericho and the Jordan Valley. Its most ancient structures date back to the 6th century, having been built above the cave traditionally said to be that where Jesus spent forty days and forty nights fasting and meditating while he was tempted by Satan.[1][2]
It currently serves as a tourist attraction and its land is under the full jurisdiction of the Palestinian National Authority, while the monastery is owned and managed by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem.[3]