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Umm Al-Walid
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Umm Al-Walid
Umm Al-Walid is an Umayyad fortified palace dating back to the 8th Century AD. It is located in Amman Governorate, Jordan.
Site Information
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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