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23-Mar-2019 Tim Betts

Umayyad Palace gate, Amman, Jordan

The Umayyad Palace is a large palatial complex from the Umayyad period, located on Citadel Hill in Amman. Built during the first half of the 8th century, it is now largely ruined, with a restored domed entrance chamber, known as the "kiosk" or "monumental gateway."

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

Last cormorant standing, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield03-Apr-2019 01:46
The arches are striking. V
chris morton29-Mar-2019 15:35
looks fine even in its rather eroded state; must have been splendid in its prime and so carefully built
Jim Coffman29-Mar-2019 14:21
A very interesting capture, Tim!
danad29-Mar-2019 14:16
Classical architecture of the region. Needs to be restored...V.
Karen Stuebing29-Mar-2019 13:56
Amazing architecture in this historic building. I love the dome. Superb capture of it. V.
globalgadabout29-Mar-2019 13:23
the impressive entrance does hint at how grand the palace must have been..
janescottcumming29-Mar-2019 12:43
So old, yet still there. I like the line of arches across the top. V
Graeme29-Mar-2019 11:32
A beautifully composed building, Tim.V
PauloCGama29-Mar-2019 10:32
8th century. Still powerful. v
meekam tam29-Mar-2019 09:29
Beautiful architecture,Helen! V
Ika Zinka Eferl29-Mar-2019 08:25
Wonderful perspective making a great composition. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal29-Mar-2019 07:09
Fantastic capture of this old palace gate. V
joseantonio29-Mar-2019 05:13
Must have been amazing in the old days.V.