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Qasr Al-Qastal
Qasr Al-Qastal is an Umayyad palace built by Caliph Yazid bin Abd al-Malik in the 8th Century AD. It is located in Amman Governorate, Jordan.
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Country: Jordan
District: Amman Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 8th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Official Name: Al Qastal (Settlement)
Date of Submission: 2001
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Elevation: 744 m
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