Sinai Mountain. Jabal Maqla point to a multitude of topographical features that match the Biblical description of Mount Sinai, as well as archaeological findings in recent decades that line up well with what is described in the book of Exodus. The findings have been argued to match the golden calf worship site, as well as the altar and 12 pillars constructed by Moses at the foot of the mountain. They also include inscriptions, potentially Hebrew in origin, using an ancient alphabetic script known as Thamudic, among several other findings in the area. Additionally, possible routes have been proposed from Red Sea crossing candidates along the Gulf of Aqaba to the mountain. Many advocates of this candidacy point to a split rock along a possible northern route to the mountain that arguably matches the "Rock of Horeb" story in the book of Exodus where God instructed Moses to strike a rock, causing streams of water to pour out as a water source for the thirsty Israelites. There is also a location that proponents argue is a match for Elim with its 12 wells and many palms.