Desert castles 2: Qusayr Amra

Highly unexpected, wonderful frescoes dating 7th century in the baths. Naturalistic scenes, mostly hunting, and peculiar features such as a musician bear applauded by a monkey (astoundingly similar to illustrations in Western medieval books). Last surprise: the fresco on the spherical dome of the last room ( calidarium ) is a sky atlas! Zodiac in red!Read more