Qasr Kharana, Umayyad desert castle in Eastern Amman, Jordan
The square castle measures 35 meters on each side, featuring rounded towers at its corners and semi-circular towers between them for defensive purposes.
Built in 710 CE during the reign of Al-Walid I, as evidenced by Kufic inscriptions found above a doorway on the second floor.
The castle contains 61 rooms across two floors, with the ground level designated for animals and servants, while the upper floor housed residential quarters.
Located 65 kilometers east of Amman along the highway to Azraq, the castle charges an entrance fee of 2 Jordanian dinars during daylight hours.
Interior walls of the main upper hall display geometric patterns and floral designs in plaster, while the exterior maintains its original defensive architecture.
Location: Amman Governorate
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 31.72849,36.46263
Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:27
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