Qusair Amra

Collection title

Land of Islam

ID

JRT00413

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

This episode is about Qusair Amra located in the eastern region of Jordan. Many important historical events took place in this castle. It is a natural museum; on its walls and ceiling are drawings representing wild and domestic animals, some of which having disappeared because of hunting. In the castle there is also a big well topped with a waterwheel to withdraw collected water. The castle is famous for its dome, known as the Levant gate, that is seen from remote spots in the desert.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Archaeological sites

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages
• Historical heritages / Arab and muslim worlds
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• Al Majali Bakr - Author of original work
• Al Majali Bakr - Speaker
• Ezzoghbi Nasser - Director

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Jordan - Arabian desert - Eastern Badia

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

9m7

Additional information

Qusair Amra - drawings on walls - trees - decorations- drawings representing wild and domestic animals - well - dome