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Umayyad Sites

Examples of early Islamic art and architecture from the Umayyad period

Qusayr Amra

Qusayr Amra

The most fascinating of the Umayyad desert castles, with astounding fresco paintings of bathing and hunting scenes. World Heritage Site.

Qasr al-Mshatta

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.

Qasr al-Kharana

Qasr al-Kharana

Imposing and well preserved castle from the early 8th century used for political meetings between Umayyad rulers and local tribal leaders.

Hammam al-Sarah

Hammam al-Sarah

The bath-house ensemble, which included an audience hall and walled garden, is a remarkable example of the Umayyad strategy of political representation.

Qasr al-Hallabat

Qasr al-Hallabat

Palace with a square floorplan and four towers, and a mosque nearby. Built on the site of a former Roman fort. Greek inscriptions on 160 basalt blocks.

Amman Citadel

Amman Citadel

Open-air museum, with archaeological remains of Ammonite, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad periods, and magnificent views of Amman.

Umayyad Mosque

Umayyad Mosque

At the highest point of Amman's Citadel, the mosque lies to the south of the Umayyad palace.

Umayyad Gateway

Umayyad Gateway

Formal entrance to the Umayyad palace on Amman's Citadel.

Umayyad Palace

Umayyad Palace

Umayyad residential units at the Citadel of Amman dated around 730 AD, for use by those engaged in the government.

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