"Qas'r Kharana" a Qasr al Kharanah Travel Page by triplehelix

Originally built by the Romans and Byzantines, Kharana as well as the other desert forts were taken over by the Syrian Umayyads in 710CE. The use of this fort is not clear though it may have served as a satellite defense/governmental office.

Over sixty rooms cover the three tiered construct with amazing examples of Islamic art work and Roman era architecture.

After Kharana fell into decline, it was abandoned and used as a rest house by traveling convoys and traders. Today, it is relic. This is not a frequently visited site as it requires special modes of transportation to get there.

The only simple way to get here is via organized tour or hired driver. I used the services of Funduq Farah along with my new British friends Kat, Laura, and French born Noel.

Suffice it to say we didn't have a good review of the Farah Hotel after this as they botched our tour. More in the tips section...