Umayyad Palace, Islamic palace at Amman Citadel, Jordan
The Umayyad Palace complex features an entrance hall with a reconstructed dome and spans across three distinct sections connected by passageways and courtyards.
The palace, constructed between 724 and 743 AD during Caliph Hisham's reign, functioned as an administrative center until an earthquake caused extensive damage in 749 AD.
The palace architecture incorporates Persian influences through its narrow columns, geometric patterns, and saw-tooth decorations in the central audience hall.
The palace complex contains a substantial water cistern measuring 17.5 meters in diameter, which supplied water to the baths and facilities throughout the structure.
The audience hall, measuring 24 by 26 meters, stands upon the foundation of a Byzantine church, creating a distinct cruciform layout within the Islamic structure.
Location: Amman
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 31.95550,35.93420
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:22
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