Raghadan Palace

Raghadan Palace (Arabic: قصر رغدان, romanized: Qaṣr Raġadān), the first Hashemite structure in Jordan, was built by King Abdullah I, the founding monarch of the country. Upon his arrival in Amman, King Abdullah I initially resided in a modest Ottoman-style house near the Roman Theater. He also used a hilltop area in Marka to welcome delegations and host celebrations.

Following successful negotiations with the British authorities, resulting in their recognition of an independent government in Eastern Jordan, King Abdullah I selected an elevated location in 1924 to construct an official royal residence overlooking downtown Amman. This coincided with the first Hashemite restoration. The palace was named "Raghadan", symbolizing prosperity and comfort, and embodied hope and optimism. The design of the palace was intended to reflect both grandeur and simplicity, while harmonizing with the historical significance of the city. The palace's stained glass windows were inspired by the style of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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Raghadan Palaceは、アトラスの城の知名度ランキングで世界1,323位（全3,734件中）、ヨルダンの11件では8位にランクされています。1926年に創建されました（20世紀に創建されたアトラス収録の94件のひとつ）。ヨルダンが他とどう比べられるかは、城の統計をご覧ください。

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