Qasr al Abd

The palace measures 38 by 19 meters and features life-sized lion reliefs at corners, leopard fountains on lateral walls, and numerous ornate capitals.

Constructed between 182 and 175 BC by Hyrcanus of the Tobiad family, who served as a tax collector for the Ptolemies of Egypt.

The palace demonstrates the fusion of Hellenistic architectural elements with local building techniques through its decorative stone carvings and megalithic construction.

Located 20 kilometers west of Amman's First Circle, the archaeological site maintains regular visiting hours and contains informative panels about its history.

The structure was built using some of the largest stone blocks in Middle Eastern architecture, measuring up to seven meters in length.

Location: `Iraq al Amir

Architectural style: Hellenistic architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.91280,35.75180

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:51