Qasr al-Azraq is a historic fortress located in the town of Azraq in Jordan. This black basalt fort has a strategic position in the heart of the Azraq Oasis, which has made it a significant military site throughout history. Originally built by the Romans in the 3rd century, it was later expanded by the Umayyads and used by the Ottomans. Notably, it served as the headquarters for T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1917-1918.
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