Nature reserveAzraq Wetland ReserveA unique oasis near the town of Azraq and its famous castle, in the heart of Jordan’s arid Eastern Desert — a vital stop for migrating birds.Read the guide →
Nature reserveDana Biosphere ReserveJordan’s largest reserve, stretching from mountain ridges down to the desert floor — with hiking trails and ancient sites along the way.Read the guide →
Nature reserveShaumari Wildlife ReserveSee the Arabian oryx brought back from the brink, take a jeep safari and support one of Jordan’s oldest conservation projects.Read the guide →
Nature reserveWadi Rum Protected AreaA World Heritage Site of sandstone mountains and red dunes — jeep tours, camel treks and stargazing under crystal-clear skies.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAjloun Forest Biosphere ReserveA leading eco-tourism destination in northern Jordan, protecting rare oak and pistachio forests and the wildlife that lives in them.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAzraq Wetland ReserveA unique oasis near the town of Azraq and its famous castle, in the heart of Jordan’s arid Eastern Desert — a vital stop for migrating birds.Read the guide →
Nature reserveDana Biosphere ReserveJordan’s largest reserve, stretching from mountain ridges down to the desert floor — with hiking trails and ancient sites along the way.Read the guide →
Nature reserveShaumari Wildlife ReserveSee the Arabian oryx brought back from the brink, take a jeep safari and support one of Jordan’s oldest conservation projects.Read the guide →
Nature reserveWadi Rum Protected AreaA World Heritage Site of sandstone mountains and red dunes — jeep tours, camel treks and stargazing under crystal-clear skies.Read the guide →
Nature reserveAjloun Forest Biosphere ReserveA leading eco-tourism destination in northern Jordan, protecting rare oak and pistachio forests and the wildlife that lives in them.Read the guide →360° Interactive panorama — use full screen for the best view
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A 360 panorama of the Dusaq Palace ruins in southern Jordan immerses viewers in a hauntingly beautiful medieval landscape where history and desert solitude meet. Perched on a rocky rise near Shobak, the ruins reveal weathered stone walls, remnants of fortified towers, and the remains of an elite Ayyubid-era complex that once welcomed high-ranking travellers along the historic Hajj route between Damascus and Mecca. From every angle, the panorama captures the rugged plateau stretching into the distance, with scattered stones, arched chambers, and traces of a luxurious hammam standing against Jordan’s vast semi-arid scenery. The warm desert light highlights the textures of ancient masonry while the silence of the surrounding wilderness evokes the forgotten grandeur of this 13th-century waystation and palace complex.
Dusaq Palace
30.5208° N, 35.6161° E
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Step inside another site from Jordan’s past.