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Desert Castles
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This is a series of small fortresses in varying states of preservation, dating from the 8th century in the desert toward Iraq. Qusair Amra is the best preserved and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Others worth visiting include Qasr Kharana, Qasr Mshatta, and Qasr Amra.
Overview of the Desert Castles
This is a series of small fortresses in varying states of preservation, dating from the 8th century in the desert toward Iraq. The one at Qusair Amra is the best preserved and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for this reason. Others worth visiting include Qasr Kharana, Qasr Mshatta, and Qasr Amra.
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