The grand entrance to the palace. The throne room is in the far rear, with the diagonal shadow dropping from right to left.

A view of the grand entry arches from the palace interior. Columns on the right hint at the imposing architecture of this palace. The palace was largely ruined by a huge earthquake in the region in 8th century.

Architectural detail — a semicircular alcove to the side of the long aisle approach to the throne room. The bright sun warms the bricks on the right. The perfect, signature Jordanian sky contrasts beautifully with the brick wall.

The view through a side doorway really captures the warm glow of the desert sun’s power radiating from everything it touches.

Here’s a non-traditional offering for Sabine’s #palacesandgardens prompt, #allaglow

This is the ruined and minimally restored ancient Islamic palace, #QasrMshatta, located near #AmmanJordan

The desert sun and sandstone brick construction create a signature glow. I miss feeling that radiant warmth.