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  1. Art Destination Jordan
  2. Desert Castles

A 260 km roundtour east from Amman, to a series of desert retreats of Umayyad princes, among them astounding palaces, bathhouses and hunting lodges.

Amman Downtown
Qasr al-Mshatta
Qasr al-Kharana
Qusayr Amra
Qasr al-Azraq
Hammam al-Sarah
Qasr al-Hallabat
Amman Downtown
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Desert Castles Tour

See also in Art Destination Jordan:

As-Salt is World Heritage

As-Salt is World Heritage

In July 2021, the UNESCO inscribed the historical Jordanian city in the list of World Heritage sites.
History of Petra

History of Petra

Chronological account of facts and figures on the history of Petra and the Nabataeans.
King’s Highway

King’s Highway

Spectacular landscapes and a wealth of historical sites along the ancient route of Jordan.

Recommendations for cultural travellers: Contemporary art, art history, architecture, design, cultural heritage

Web guide: informative photo tours, and special presentations of sites, venues, events, projects

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