Structure that has nothing to do with a castle. It is a small spa facility where in the Middle Ages (starting from the 8th century) the rich locals (and not only) spent time, hidden from prying eyes, in activities that were not exactly modest and contrary to the dominant religion (Islam from the 7th century). It is isolated in the desert, but a destination for thousands of tourists every day, at least in the periods of greatest tourist transit. Depending on the time it can be really crowded. The internal frescoes are not preserved too well.

This truly is a castle in the desert. It is well preserved with the well outside and the thrown room inside adorned with amazing pictures telling the stories of the time. It's a long way out into the desert but I thought it was worth it.

I visited as part of a tour group- one of 3 sites visited under the 'Desert Castles' label as half a day trip. Only one of the castles is a castle.... this one is a Hammam (bath house) The ride from Amman to the Qasr/s is flat desert and military sites with the occasional camel to spot and the 'castles' are easily spotted from the road. Each has their own point of interest. The Hammam dates from the early Islamic period (740s), but contrary to the later traditions of the Islamic era, it is decorated in nude frescoes- paintings of bathing beauties. Other rooms/areas are painted with animal designs, including one of a bear playing music and a clapping monkey. Other paintings depict the zodiac (in the sky) , the first depiction of it on a domed surface and scientifically accurate. Once, this was part of a larger complex... a 'resort' where the sultan would have entertained and relaxed. The bath house, its pump, the entrance hall are all that remain, however this is considered to be a very important historic site due to the style and innovation of the artworks and its UNESCO status reflects that

A building out in the middle of nowhere. It was quite small compared to other desert castles. The main difference is the wonderful painting on the inside and the bath room which were really interesting to see and different from the others. You can only get there by car, lots of hotels do tours from Amman.

This was the second of the three "desert castles" we visited on our afternoon tour. There might have been a castle here at one time but all that now remains is a well-preserved small 'pleasure' palace; ie a bath complex (a hamman) and a reception hall. It does not look very much as you approach but we were in for a surprise. You can tell it was a hamman because the first thing you see is the well and the bath itself. But what surprised us is what you find when you enter the reception hall. The walls are covered with paintings reflecting early Islamic life under the Umayyadin in the 8th century AD. We stood in awe and considered that this UNESCO World Heritage Site was definitely worth visiting.