Dar As Saraya Museum - Irbid

Located at the southern end of Irbid Hill, its construction dates back to the Ottoman era (19th century AD). It represents a glimpse into Ottoman architecture, a story of heritage, history, and the unshakable pride of olive trees. The museum transports you from the present era to the historical eras of arts and industries. Its layout mimics the castles and caravanserais established by the Ottomans on the Levantine Hajj Route.

The main entrance is located on the southern façade, surmounted by an arch leading to a square courtyard surrounded by rows of arches built of limestone and basalt, and featuring numerous rooms of varying sizes. The building was the headquarters of the Ottoman governor (the Saraya) and subsequently underwent numerous transformations and modifications, with units and walls added during its use as a prison.

The Department of Antiquities acquired the building in 1994. It was converted into an office for the Irbid Governorate Antiquities Directorate and a museum displaying the story of Irbid's civilization throughout the ages. It was opened in 2007.