Raghadan Palace, Royal palace in Maqar district, Amman, Jordan
Raghadan Palace is a royal residence in the Maqar district of Amman, serving as an administrative and ceremonial center within the palace complex. The interior spaces display colored glass windows and carved wooden panels that line the hallways and reception rooms.
The residence was built in 1926 for King Abdullah I, using stone brought from the southern city of Ma'an. Sharif Hussein bin Ali spent his final years here until his death in 1931.
The name derives from the Arabic word for meadow, referencing the gentle slopes that once surrounded this part of Amman. Today the building houses working offices where government officials meet regularly with visiting delegations.
The palace sits in the Maqar district as part of a larger government compound that is not open to general visitors. The upper floors remain in use for official business and receptions, so access is limited.
A dedicated room preserves two wooden chairs that once belonged to Sharif Hussein bin Ali. These pieces of furniture recall his residence in the palace during his final years.
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