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Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Qusayr Amra Desert Castle
Reem(2002)


This castle is in the desert 85 kilomaters from the capital,
Amman.Although it is now surrounded by desert,when it was built in the early 8th century the area had abundant water.
The interior was the private bathhouse of the royal family,with spacious steambaths.
The steambaths are where the royal family would converse with high-ranking guests.