Qasr al Azraq

Jordan / az-Zarqa / al-Azraq as-Samali /
 castle, interesting place, historical building

T. E. Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia," quartered himself here during the winter of 1917, during the Arab Revolt.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Revolt

"Qasr al Azraq, built by the Romans, rebuilt by the Arabs under Izz Ed Din Aybak during the Crusades and used by Lawrence (of Arabia)." -- sign at entrance to Qasr al Azraq
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Coordinates:   31°52'48"N   36°49'38"E
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