As-Salt, Trail 2: Jebel Qala'a
North from Al-Ain Plaza, the stairs uphill surround the English Complex to reach the Al-Qala'a viewpoint, continuing further to the churches Dormition of Virgin Mary and Al Khader.
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It is one of the oldest notable residences (1866) constructed between 1866 and 1905 by the Qaqeesh family. It is characterized as an extended family "peasant" house transformed into a merchant house, with a cross-vaulted iwan and a double terrace decorated by a false front wall with openings.
Since 2006, it has been used as the office of As-Salt City Development Project.
© Photo: As-Salt City Development Project
North from Al-Ain Plaza, the stairs uphill surround the English Complex to reach the Al-Qala'a viewpoint, continuing further to the churches Dormition of Virgin Mary and Al Khader.