AMMAN — On Friday,
Minister of Tourism and
Antiquities,
Makram Al-Qaisi, conducted an inspection of Qasr Al-Qastal as part
of his routine field tours. Situated in southern Amman, approximately ten
kilometers from the city center, Qaisi directed ministry teams and the
Department of Antiquities to devise plans aimed at enhancing and developing the
site into a tourist destination ready to welcome both local and foreign
visitors.
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Additionally, he instructed a team from the
Department of Antiquities to visit the site and establish a timeline for
implementing a rehabilitation program suitable for its
significant historical and
heritage value, Al-Ghad reported.
The goal is for it to become a sustainable
development resource for the area's residents and an integral part of the
Islamic pilgrimage route.
Qasr Al-Qastal, built by the Umayyads, stands as one
of the oldest Umayyad palaces in Jordan, boasting an archaeological complex
that includes a celestial courtyard and a throne hall adorned with mosaics,
alongside a collection of buildings and observation towers. Together with many
other
Umayyad and Abbasid palaces, Qasr Al-Qastal serves as a testament to
Jordan's historical significance within the Arab Islamic state.
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