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The Iraq el Amir castle

 
 

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The Iraq el Amir castle

The Iraq el Amir Castle (lies 14 miles from Amman). In the middle of a rocky corrie opening onto the Jordan valley, you will discover vivid vestiges of this majestic royal palace dating back to the 2nd century BC hitherto adorned with massive animal statues sculpted in marble. The high reliefs and the friezes depicting large wild cats are inspired by both Hellenic and Sassanid art.

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  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Towns

  3.   Arts and culture

  4.   The desert castles

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