Qasr Burqu'

Qasr Burqu' is a set of ruins and an archaeological site in the badia of eastern Jordan and is the site of one of the earliest of the Umayyad desert castles.

Qasr Burqu'
Qasr Burqu' from the south
Location within Jordan
General information
Town or cityAl Mafraq Governorate
CountryJordan
Coordinates32.608436°N 37.96237°E / 32.608436; 37.96237
Construction started707
Completed715
Technical details
Materialbasalt
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