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Jordan Tourism Guide |
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DESERT CASTLES |
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As if the wonders
of nature are not enough, Jordan's deserts are
dotted with ancient castles, farming estates,
forts, hunting lodges and caravanserai. Widely
varied in function, architectural style and
creative embellishment, most were the domain of
Umayyad caliphs and princes in the first half of
the 8th century.
Qusayr 'Amra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its interior walls and ceilings are covered with
lively frescoes from Umayyad times, and surprise
the visitor with figurative images of people and
animals. The black basalt fort at Azraq, in
continuous use since Roman times, was the
headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the
Arab Revolt. Also well worth your while are Qasr
al-Hallabat, Hammam as-Sarh, Qasr al-Kharrana
and Qasr al-Mushatta. Plan to see them all in a
one or two-day loop from Amman.
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