Located in a stunning old villa of basaltic rock, just behind the town hall, this museum is a real gem. Built in 1886 by the Ottomans, the building is typical of the caravanserai established along the Syrian pilgrimage route with rooms arranged around a paved internal courtyard. It was used as a prison until 1994 and now houses a delightful collection of local artefacts illustrating Irbid’s long history.
Don’t miss the olive press in the courtyard, nor the impressive basalt doors with ‘iron’ bolts carved in stone.
