Qasr Al Azraq
Al Azraq. Zarqa, Zarqa, JO / Zarqa
Location Description
is a large fortress located in present-day eastern Jordan. It is one of the desert castles, located on the outskirts of present-day Azraq. Its strategic value came from the nearby oasis, the only water source in a vast desert region. The name of the fortress and associated town came from these. The castle is constructed of the local black basalt and is a square structure with 80 metre long walls encircling a large central courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard is a small mosque. At each corner of the outer wall, there is an oblong tower. The main entrance is composed of a single massive hinged slab of granite, which leads to a vestibule where one can see carved into the pavement the remains of a Roman board game. (Source: Wikipedia.org) * Blue Fortress, قصر الأزرق Qaser, Kaser, Desert, صحراء, The stone door, palm tree wood, T.E. Lawrence, Fortress, Fort, قلعة, Palace, Tower, Castles, Guards, Ancient, Towers. * Qasr Al Azraq to Amman: 125 KM, approximately 1 hour 35 minutes of driving. * Mobile broadband (4G) is available in the location. * Markets, Shops, Restaurants, Banks & ATMs, Hardware stores are available in the area. * Azraq Lodge (Managed by The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature RSCN) is available in the area. * One Medical Center is available in the area. * 1- Average high °C (°F) 32.6 (90.7) in July. 2- Average low °C (°F) 3.0 (37.4) in January.
Location Category
- LANDSCAPES - [general]
- MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - Science / History
