Qasr al-Kharana
Imposing and well preserved castle from the early 8th century used for political meetings between Umayyad rulers and local tribal leaders.
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The courtyard is surrounded by groups of barrel vaulted rooms forming separate units around a central hall (arrangement known as a "bayt" in Umayyad architecture).
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Imposing and well preserved castle from the early 8th century used for political meetings between Umayyad rulers and local tribal leaders.