Jordan's Umayyad desert castles are stunning examples of early Islamic art and architecture, standing as a testament to a fascinating era in the country's rich history. Take a private half-day tour and delve deep into the history of Jordan under the expertise of a professional and knowledgeable driver. The structures are called castles because of their imposing stature. The desert complexes once served various purposes, including as caravan stations, agricultural and trade centers, resort pavilions, and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. Inside the castles, early Islamic art can be found. The fine mosaics, frescoes, stone and stucco carvings are inspired by the best in Persian and Greco-Roman traditions and reveal to us countless stories of life as it was during the 8th Century.

AZRAQ WETLAND RESERVE
The wetlands were created some 250,000 years ago[3] as a result of being fed by aquifers that corresponded with geological changes