 Desert Castles
As if the wonders of nature are not enough, Jordan’s deserts are dotted
with ancient castles, farming estates, forts, hunting lodges and caravanserai.
Widely varied in function, architectural style and creative embellishment,
most were the domain of Umayyad princes in the first half of the 8th Century.
Qusair Amra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its interior walls and
ceilings are covered with lively frescoes, and two of the rooms are paved
with colorful mosaics. The black basalt fort at Azraq, in continuous use
since Roman times, was the headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia during the
Arab Revolt. Also well worth your while are Qasr El- Hallabat, Qasr
Kharanah and Qasr Mushatta.
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