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Outside of Al-Azraq Castle
Burqo Castle
Qusayr Amra
Qasr al-Hallabat inscriptions
Qasr al-Mushatta carving
Qusayr 'Amra fresco
Picture of Burqo Castle
Qasr al-Mushatta
Pciture of Al-Azraq Castle
Pciture of Qasr al-Mushatta
Qasr al-Hallabat
Picture of Al-Azraq Castle
Rabbat Castle
Qusayr 'Amra panorama
inside Harrana Castle
Al-Harrana Castle
Qusayr Amra -
Al-Azraq Castle 1
Qasr al-Hallabat 1
Al-Tuba Castle
Al-Harrana Castle 1

Jordan's desert castles, beautiful examples of both early Islamic art and architecture, stand testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich history. Their fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings and illustrations, inspired by the best in Persian and Graeco-Roman traditions, tell countless stories of the life as it was during the 8th century.

 

Called castles because of their imposing stature, the desert complexes actually served various purposes as caravan stations, agriculture and trade centers, resort pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. Several of these preserved compounds, all of which are clustered to the east and south of Amman, can be visited on one - or two-day loops from the city.

Qasr Al-Mushatta, Qasr A-Kharrana, Qasr A-Tuba and Qasr Al-Hallabat have been restored and are all in excellent condition. The black basalt fort at Azraq, in continuous use since Late Roman times, was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt.

 

Quseir Amra, one of the best-preserved monuments, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its interior walls and ceilings are covered with lively frescoes, and two of the rooms are paved with colorful mosaics.

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