Al-Maquar

Raghadan became the official residence of the first King of Jordan, King Abdullah I, who then went on to commission the construction of two more, smaller palaces in the 1930s; Al-Ma'wa (المأوى, al-Ma’wā, 'the Sanctuary') and Al-Qasr as-Saghir (القصر الصغير, al-Qaṣr aṣ-Ṣaġīr, 'the Small Palace').

Although it was originally intended solely as a guesthouse, Basman became King Hussein's primary residence after he ascended to the throne in 1953, at the age of 18, following the death of Abdullah I and the brief reign of his father Talal.

Following his move, Basman Palace became the official offices of the Royal Court, a function it continues to serve.

[1] Also located at Al-Maquar is the royal graveyard, where Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein were buried.

[1] The offices of the royal court, including those of the advisers to the King, and the National Security Council of Jordan are situated at Al-Maquar.