Qasr al-Mshatta
The Umayyad palace from the mid 8th cent., close to Amman's airport, is world-famous for its carved ornamentation. Remains can be seen on the site, extensively restored in 2013.
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In the courtyard, right beside Qasr al-Mshatta's main entrance is the mosque. A niche in the south wall was probably the mihrab (prayer niche).
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
The Umayyad palace from the mid 8th cent., close to Amman's airport, is world-famous for its carved ornamentation. Remains can be seen on the site, extensively restored in 2013.