Fresco, Qasr Amra, Jordan
Fresco from Qasr Amra, Jordan. This fresco depicts a woman reclining on a couch with a servant and onlookers, with peacocks above. 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
13426134
Media ID
45119554
Size
5819px x 5102px
(13.5MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
