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Raghadan Palace (Arabic language: قصر رغدان, romanized: Qaṣr Raġadān), the first Hashemites structure in Jordan, Hashemite Royal Court, Raghadan Palace.
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Archived 2021-11-03 at the Wayback Machine. 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 area to welcome delegations and host celebrations." The Royal Palaces". King Hussein. Archived from the original on 2018-10-10.
Following successful negotiations with the English people, 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.
Over the years, the palace has been referred to by various names, including the Grand Palace, the High Headquarters, the Amiri Court, and the Hashemite Court. Eventually, it became known as the Royal Hashemite Court, encompassing the royal palaces and their associated administrative and organizational offices.
The palace is surrounded by a large wall that connects to Amman Citadel. From the central Hashemite Square, the city's stone walls can be seen running along the hill where the palace stands, extending toward the ruins of the ancient citadel on Jabal Al-Tahtur. This site was once home to a temple and marketplace with paved streets. Between 1931 and 1934, the Amman municipality planted forest trees around the palace, enhancing the area'
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Among the notable poets and writers who frequented Raghadan Palace are Omar Abu Risha, Abdelmunim Rifai, Taysir Dhibyan, Nadeem Al-Mallah, Hosni Fariz, Muhammad Abu Ghneima, Badi' Al-Bustani, Muhammad Al-Shanqeeti, Hamza Al-Arabi, Abdul Mohsen Al-Kathimi, Fouad Al-Khatib, Kamel Shoaib Al-Amili, Diya Al-Din Al-Rifai, and Arar (Mustafa Wahbi Al-Tal).
During times of crisis in the Arab world, Raghadan Palace also served as a refuge for Arab nationalists. In 1939, it hosted Arab political and nationalist gathering, during which poets Mustafa Wahbi Tal and Fouad Al-Khatib recited their works. These historic literary sessions were later compiled in a book titled Sessions in Raghadan by Dr.Youssef Heikal.
Raghadan Palace is distinguished by its gray stone construction, with the stones sourced from Ma'an. Its architecture was designed by skilled architects from Damascus, Nablus, and Jerusalem. The palace's completion was commemorated by the poet Salim Al-Hanafi, who inscribed verses of poetry authored by Saeed Al-Karmi on the ceiling of the main hall.
Visitors to Raghadan Palace enter through the main door into a rectangular hall, which serves as a central point providing access to the various chambers of the palace. To the right, a small room features a raised wooden prayer platform made of beech wood, with a barniz wood floor. It is believed that King Abdullah I, the founding monarch, often spent time in this room for worship and reflection. This room leads to another rectangular hall adorned with elaborate curtains and intricately designed ceilings. The hall contains a round table with wooden chairs, used for meetings and gatherings.
On the left, visitors enter the office of King Abdullah I, which includes a reception area. The office originally housed a library, which has since been relocated to preserve its collection. Adjacent to the office is a spacious hall, known for its ornate ceiling decorations. As visitors move through the main hall, they ascend a staircase that splits into two directions. While ascending, they are greeted by a glass panel covering the central arch of the palace, decorated with intricate artistic designs. Hashemite Royal Heritage Site, Raghadan Palace.
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The construction of the Throne Hall was completed in 1927 (1343 AH). This hall played a role in Jordanian history, witnessing the official ceremony of pledging allegiance to King Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein as ruler. It also hosted the coronation ceremony of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein. The total cost of building the hall amounted to 1,600 Palestinian pounds, with Prince Abdullah I personally contributing 700 pounds, which was deducted over seven months from his personal allowances.The Raghadan Al Amr Palace is a testament to its origins and renaissance, first edition 2018, Article: Muntaha Al-Abdalat and Samer Al-Fanash under the supervision of the Documentation and Archiving Unit - Administrative Affairs Department at the Royal Hashemite Diwan, page 19. Al-Rai newspaper; Raghadan Palace. Archived 2019-09-07 at the Wayback Machine.
Additionally, the palace includes a special room dedicated to Sharif Hussein bin Ali, who returned to reside in Raghadan Palace in 1930. Suffering from illness and exhaustion, he passed away on June 3, 1931. Notably, the two wooden chairs used by Sharif Hussein bin Ali remain in their original place to this day. Raghadan Al Amer - Accessed October 19, 2008 Archived April 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
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