Unayzah, Jordan
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| Unayzah | |
|---|---|
Qasr Uneizah | |
 Qasr Uneizah | |
 Interactive map of the Unayzah area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Architectural style | Islamic |
| Location | Jordan, Ma'an Governorate, Ma'an |
| Coordinates | 30°29′18″N 35°47′43″E / 30.4882°N 35.7954°E |
| Owner | Jordanian Ministry of Antiquities |
Uneizah, or Qasr Uneizah, (Arabic: قصر عنيزة) is a historical site located in Al-Husseiniya District in the Ma'an Governorate of Jordan, about 36 kilometers north of the city of Ma'an along the Amman–Aqaba desert highway.[1]
Name
It was named after the nearby mountain Jabal Uneizah, which is known for its black volcanic stone.[3]
