Jordan. Iraq al-Amir, second century BC Palace of Tobiads

Title: en Jordan. Iraq al-Amir, second century BC Palace of Tobiads
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Description: en ‘Iraq al-Amir is situated on the west bank of the Wadi es-Seer, about 17 km west of Amman and 29 km. It is located about 4 km upstream from the confluence of the Wadi es-Seer with the Wadi Kafrein. The ‘Iraq al-Amir region includes a megalithic Hellenistic monumental building (Qasr al-‘Abd). Two hundred meters northwest of the ancient village are two tiers of natural caves, two of them with the name “Tobiah” deeply engraved near their entrances. (Ji, Chang-Ho C. “A New Look at the Tobiads in 'Iraq al-Amir” Liber Annuus 1998 v. 48 (XLVIII) p. 417.)
Format: en 35mm Slide
ID from Starchive: 136130
Bibliographic Citation: Ji, Chang-Ho C. “A New Look at the Tobiads in 'Iraq al-Amir” Liber Annuus 1998 v. 48 (XLVIII) p. 417.
Official Place Name: en Iraq al-Amir / ‘Araq el-Emir
Google Maps Place Name: Iraq al-Amir
Tag: en palaces