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Hellenistic Palaces
Qasr al-Abd, the ‘Palace of the Servant’, is one of the very few Hellenistic buildings still standing in Jordan. Built by Hyrcanus of the Tobiad family in the early 2nd century BC and carved with huge lions, it stands in the valley of Iraq al-Amir west of Amman.
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Qasr Al-Abd
Iraq al-Amir, 17 km west of Amman
Jordan Pass
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Qasr Al-Abd
Hellenistic Period30 min
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Half-Day Private Tour to Qasr Al-Abd and Ancient Caves
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Qasr Al-Abd, the Hellenistic Palace: 360° Panorama
Qasr Al-Abd, Iraq Al-Amir
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Qasr Al-Abd: A Hellenistic Palace in Photos
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