Brief Description:

Among the famous palaces built by Abbassid Caliphs and Emirs is the Al Ukhaidar Palace, a fortified complex containing halls, courtyards, apartments and a Mosque, built along an important commercial route.

Built between 774-775 by Isa ibn Musa some 100 km southwest of Baghdad, the Palace is rectangular in shape with sides of 176 x 146 Mt. It contains a main reception hall, a grand Iwan and servants' quarters. The palace is considered a masterpiece of technical innovation, and has had an important impact on the development of Islamic architecture.

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Committee

NOTE: The following site is not part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site List.