Qasr Mshatta, Desert palace ruins near Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan
The square palace complex features 25 towers along its outer walls and contains three sections with a central courtyard and reception halls.
Construction of Qasr Mshatta began in 743 CE under Umayyad Caliph al-Walid II but stopped after his assassination and an earthquake.
The limestone facade displays carved reliefs of animals, human figures, and geometric patterns that merge Classical and Sasanian artistic elements.
The archaeological site stands 30 kilometers south of Amman and requires less than one hour of travel time by vehicle from the city center.
The decorated southern facade section was transported to Berlin in 1903 and now resides in the Museum of Islamic Art.
Location: Amman
GPS coordinates: 31.73750,36.01028
Latest update: May 23, 2025 13:47
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