Which Umayyad desert palace near Jericho is known for its mosaics?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Khirbat al-Mafjar (Hisham's Palace)
- Step 1: It was built in the eighth century. Step 2. Its mosaic floor shows a tree with lions and gazelles. Answer: Khirbat al-Mafjar. Why not the others: the Alhambra is in Spain, Qasr Amra in Jordan and the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
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