Qasr Amra

Qasr Amra's murals: A testament to Umayyad art

Qasr Amra, a desert palace of Umayyad caliphs, is renowned for its extensive wall paintings, the largest known figurative program in the ancient Mediterranean. The palace complex includes a reception hall and a traditional bathhouse, with its domed ceilings adorned with classical-style frescoes depicting figures, animals, and mythological scenes, reflecting a blend of Umayyad and Mediterranean artistic traditions.