Fresco, Qasr Amra, Jordan
Fresco of embracing couple from Qasr Amra, Jordan. The fresco is badly damaged. These early Islamic frescoes have strong Persian and Byzantine influences. The original castle complex was built in 723-743 by Walid Ibn Yazid, the future Umayyad Caliph Walid II. It was a fortress with military garrison and residence of the Umayyad Caliphs. Today only the royal pleasure cabin remains, with reception hall and hammam or bath house. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13426117
Media ID
45118724
Size
5154px x 3516px
(7.7MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
