Stone Quarrying

early 8th century AD
Audience Hall, Amra, Jordan

The eastern barrel vault is divided into small panels that depict artisans and their occupations. In the lower register, camels are transporting stone blocks, while carpenters work above. Other frescoes in the room, not shown here, depict scenes from court life, hunting, and classical mythology.

The lady on the soffit (photo upper right) appears in closeup on the previous page.