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Umayyad Water Cistern, Amman
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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Country: Jordan
District: Amman Governorate
Category: Bridges and Water Structures
Site History: 8th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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