Ummayads- The Desert Palaces

Introduction: The Umayyad desert castles, of which the desert castles of Jordan represent a prominent part, are fortified palaces or castles in what was the then umayyad province of Bilad-ash Sham. Most Umayyad "desert castles" are scattered over the semi-arid regions of north-eastern Jordan, with several more in Syria, Israel and the West Bank.

Objectiive: Students will study the uniques palaces built by Umayyads.

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