Qasr Shabeeb, Desert castle in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan
The square-shaped palace structure contains a main entrance leading to a vaulted hall with stairs ascending to an upper level section.
The original structure dates from Roman times around 46 BC, later serving as a military center along the Ottoman Hajj route.
Latin inscriptions above the entrance arch detail the death of a ruler, demonstrating the multicultural influences throughout the castle's existence.
Located at an elevation of 620 meters, the castle requires extensive restoration work and currently offers limited visitor information and facilities.
The palace incorporates architectural elements from Roman, Umayyad, and Mamluk periods, displaying construction techniques from three distinct civilizations.
Location: Zarqa Governorate
GPS coordinates: 32.06345,36.08240
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:42
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