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From Amman, you can plunge into the desert and explore some of the so-called desert castles.
The frescoes are special in that they portray humans (even a nude woman!) while this was not allowed under Islam. Apart from daily life scenes (hunting, bathing, animals), there is also a ceiling with a map of the heavens. Last stop was Qasr al-Azraq, an oasis in the desert and the last place before reaching the Iraqi border. This castle was really used as such by Umayyads, Ottomans and even Lawrence of Arabia. Especially impressive are the massive granite doors which can still be opened and closed.
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