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Real Name: Lorenzo
Lives In: Amman, JO
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QASR BURQU

by 1W1V - last update: Jun 6, 2005

Not your usual desert Castle

Qasr Burqu, Jordan
Built around 3rd century AD by the romans, Qasr Burqu became a monastery during the Byzantine period and was eventually improved by the Ummayads (approx. 700 AD).
Ghadir Burqu

Artificial lake by Qasr Burqu

Ghadir Burqu is not a natural lake but more a basin built by the (great builders) Romans together with the castle.

The (almost) whole complex

Qasr Burqu

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Pros:"Unknown and Isolated"
Cons:"Hard to find, need at least a 4X4 car and a guide"
In A Nutshell:"To be discovered, if you can"
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Comments for 1W1V about Qasr Burqu`
MalenaN Fri Jun 3, 2005 05:21 UTC
 I hope to visit some of the desert castles on my next visit to Jordan. Burqu looks nice but is to remote.

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