Sunday, January 11, 2009

Qastal

Built along the pilgrimage road from Damascus to Mecca, this Umayyad palace has not fared so well over the years. In fact, a large modern house was built over the ruins of the northeastern quarter of the palace. But recently, the Department of Antiquities has cleaned up the site and glimpses of its once grand appearance are now possible.

Come and visit the site, and imagine the grandeur of previous era.

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