Amra palace


Abstract in English

The aim of this paper is to recognition of the extent, which architecture during the Umayyad era, has achieved. The Amra Palace has been chosen due to its artistic and aesthetic significance. It is considered one of the most important Umayyad palaces in Al-Sham, which represents the majesty of solid structure, beautiful motifs and high taste. It contained the finest wall paintings, stalactites, ceramics, pools, oasis, and windows in addition to elegantly styled and beautifully colored ceilings in the Arabic and Islamic architecture.

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