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Historic Umayyad Palace in Amman
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The Umayyad Palace is a historic palatial complex located on Citadel Hill in Amman, Jordan. Dating back to the 8th century, this impressive site is now mostly in ruins, but visitors can still admire the restored domed entrance chamber known as the "kiosk" or "monumental gateway." It's a cool spot to check out if you're into ancient architecture and want to soak up some Umayyad history in Jordan.

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