Tourist season is upon us. How can you tell? At this remote destination 60 km
east of Amman, we were joined by busloads of European vacationers touring the same sites. And these are not Jordan's premier attractions (it took us two years to finally make the one-hour drive). These tour groups must have seen a lot of Jordan before they got here.
Qasr Kharana, built by the Umayyads in the late 7th century. Despite the appearance, it was not a fortress, but most likely a welcoming stopover spot along this barren trade route.
Qasr Kharana's "graffiti room" which features an inscription dated 710
Qasr Amra
Amazingly well-preserved wall paintings inside
Qasr Amra, dating to the early 700's
Tourist season is upon us. How can you tell? At this remote destination 60 km east of Amman, we were joined by busloads of European vacationers touring the same sites. And these are not Jordan's premier attractions (it took us two years to finally make the one-hour drive). These tour groups must have seen a lot of Jordan before they got here.
Qasr Kharana, built by the Umayyads in the late 7th century. Despite the appearance, it was not a fortress, but most likely a welcoming stopover spot along this barren trade route.
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