THE DESERT CASTLES
THE DESERT CASTLES
THE DESERT CASTLES

THE DESERT CASTLES

Jordan
THE DESERT CASTLES
  • Scattered throughout North Eastern Jordan, the six Desert Castles were built by the Umayyads over 1200 years ago and served a range of purposes. They were inns for traders to stop at for a rest, they were country estates for wealthy friends of the caliph, they were agricultural or military bases.
  • These castles are some of the best examples of early Islamic art and architecture which include outstanding figurative frescoes and reliefs.
  • Most of the castles have a similar structure and layout with living quarters, a bathhouse, a courtyard, agricultural enclosure, storehouse and Musjid with all castles located near a wadi or some source of water.

PETRA

Homes carved into the mountainsThe Treasury HouseThe Treasury HousePetra One of the New Seven Wonders Of The World, the ancient city of Petra is located amidst the rugged desert canyons and mountains of southern Jordan. Dating back to around 400BCE, it is also known...
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THE DEAD SEA

Located between Jordan and Palestine, the Dead Sea is one of the most unique places on earth. At 430m below sea level, its shores rank as the lowest land point on earth. It is fed by the Jordan River with no connection to the world’s oceans making it more of a lake...
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GREAT AJLOUN MUSJID & AJLOUN CASTLE

Known for its towering castle and 800 year-old Musjid, the quaint little town of Ajloun is situated in the northern part of the Jordanian Highlands. Amongst the many attractions in the town is the Great Ajloun Musjid whose minaret can be seen from all over the city...
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