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- Qasr al-Abd (Arabic: قصر العبد, lit. 'Castle of the Slave') is a large Hellenistic palace from the first quarter of the second century BCE.
- Qasr Al-Abd is a historic monument located in Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan. It is a magnificent palace that dates back to the 7th century.
- Qasr Al-Abd is an ancient Hellenistic-style monument located near to the village of Iraq al-Amir, just a short distance from Amman, Jordan’s capital city.
- I have visited Qasr al Abd on three separate occasions. Spring is the best time to visit when all you see is a valley carpeted with green and blooming flowers.
- To reach Qasr al-Abd one had to cross a dam and access through an imposing gate which is today on a terrain overgrown with shrubs on the side of the road.
- The Qasr al-Abd (قصر العبد), literally meaning the "castle of the slave", is a large Hellenistic-era palace from the first quarter of the second century BCE.
- Qasr al-Abd is the best example of Hellenistic palaces in the Middle East, was built between 182 and 175 BC by Hyrcanus of Jerusalem.
- Qasr Al-Abd is an impressive example of Islamic architecture and design. The Citadel is built in the form of a rectangular courtyard with four towers at the corners.
- A guide on Qasr al-Abd Architecture, Images, Opening Hours, How to Reach, Entry Fee for domestic & foreign visitors.
- As opposed to the omnipresent in Jordan remains of Roman and Umayyad structures, Qasr al-Abd is a rare example of architecture pre-dating the Roman era.
