With the opening of the Baptism Archaeological Park (where John the Baptist preached and baptized during the early days of his ministry ) to the public, people from throughout the world can visit the site for themselves, and experience the unique continuity of spirituality that is measured in this land in thousands of years. Pilgrims and other visitors will be able to reach the Byzantine monastery at Bethany beyond the Jordan, the churches and other ancient remains on the pilgrims' route, the Wadi el-Kharrar, and the "Jungle of the Jordan" region alongside the Jordan River Service facilities that have been provided by the Jordanian government include a new road from the Dead Sea area, a visitors' center, paths and walkways to the most important religious and archaeological sites, and all necessary sanitary and transport facilities.