Another mosque majestically towering over the city bears the name of King Hussein bin Talal. It can definitely be mistaken for a palace. The place of worship is as good on the outside as it is on the inside, and it looks beautiful both at night and during the daytime. You can discover an absolutely amazing place if you walk along Ahl al Kahf street and stumble upon a cave with the same name. If translated, it means “The Cave of the Seven Sleepers”. The cave is located on the territory of the mosque, and it will be interesting to know that you do not need to pay any money to visit it. The seven sleepers are considered the patrons of the navigators. A very fascinating story is connected with the cave, and any local will gladly tell it to you to the smallest details. You just need to carefully listen and delve into it, and then of course, go down to the cave to enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere.
The magnificent castle Qasr al-Abd (meaning “Castle of the Slave”) is interesting from an architectural point of view and attracts attention with its romantic history which you should definitely hear. It is believed that the palace was built from the largest blocks that were used in the Middle East. Lions and eagles, located on the upper part of the palace, immediately draws attention to themselves – thus, the palace cannot be confused with any other. Another interesting palace is the beautifully preserved monuments of early Islam. This is about Qasr Al-Kharanah. The building was constructed in the 8th century, and was considered to be a caravanserai or a place of rest for merchants.
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