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  • Umayyad Water Cistern, Amman

  • Umayyad Water Cistern, Amman

    Umayyad Water Cistern is an ancient ruined Open Cistern located adjacent to the Umayyad Palace on the Citadel Hill (Amman Citadel), Amman, Jordan. The cistern was built in the 8th century AD during the time of the Umayyad Caliphate in order to meet the palace's need for water.
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    Umayyad Water Cistern, Amman
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    Umayyad Water Cistern, Amman

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    Bridges and Water Structures

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    Jordan

    Amman

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    8th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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