Uneizah, or Qasr Uneizah, () is a historical site located in Al-Husseiniya District in the Ma'an Governorate of Jordan, about 36 kilometers north of the city of Ma'an along the Amman–Aqaba desert highway.

Geography Uneizah rises to an elevation of about 1,000 meters above sea level.

Name It was named after the nearby mountain Jabal Uneizah, which is known for its black volcanic stone.

Archaeological landmarks Uneizah Castle, an Ottoman fortress built during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to protect pilgrims traveling along the Hajj route Hejazi Railway Station, a historical train station A water reservoir (water cistern) Jabal Uneizah

See also List of castles in Jordan Desert castles Jordanian art Jordan's desert castles

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