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Muttrah Fort (قلعة مطرح) is a historic fort in wilayat Muttrah in Muscat. The fort sits on a dominating position on the hills overlooking the natural harbor of Muttrah, which would have made it quite an impregnable position to defend Muttrah from attacks while also allowing observation of the surrounding territory from its watchtowers. The […]
Al Mansur Caste (حصن المنصور), may also be spelled as Al Mansour is a castle in Wilayat Rustaq in the South Batinah region in Oman, very close to the village of Jamma. Al Mansur Castle is believe to be over 200 years old and built by Imam Ahmed Bin Said (the 2nd Imam of Al […]
Al-Hazm Castle (حصن الحزم) in Rustaq at Batinah region, is one of the most magnificent castles in Oman. It had been under renovation by the Ministry of Tourism for a few years and was recently re-opened to the public with modern electronic guides and exhibits that make a visit to this castle a must-do to anyone […]
Jabreen Castle (حصن جبرين) (also spelled Jibreen Castle or Jabrin Castle) is the most beautiful historic castle in the whole of Oman. This historic castle was constructed in the late 17th century and is located in Bahla in the Dakhiliyah Governorate about 175 KM away from Muscat. Jabreen Castle was built by Imam Bel’arab bin Sultan […]
Taqah Castle (حصن طاقة) is the most popular castle to visit in the region of Dhofar in the South of Oman. Taqah Castle is located in Taqah, an old city 33 kilometers east of Salalah. Taqah Castle was built in the 19th century. This makes it a relatively new castle in comparison to forts and […]
Nakhal Fort (قلعة نخل) is one of the most magnificent forts in Oman and one of the most popular ones to visit after Nizwa Fort and Jabreen Castle. The exact date in which this ancient fort was built is unknown, but many believe that it was built in pre-Islamic times, i.e. more than 1,500 years […]
Khasab Castle (حصن خصب) is located in Khasab, Musandam. The current form of the castle was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century on top of an ancient fort built in ancient unknown times. The Portuguese colonized Khasab as part of their plan to take control over the Strait of Hormuz, but they were removed […]
Nizwa Fort (قلعة نزوى) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult […]
Ibri Castle (حصن عبري) is one of the most significant castles in Ibri in the governorate of Dhahira. It was originally built by the Nabhan Tribe around 500 years ago and completed by a Sheikh from the Yaqoubi Tribe in that same century. The castle was renovated in the early 90s and opened to the […]
Bahla Fort (قلعة بهلاء) is one of the oldest and biggest forts in Oman, and the only fort in the country to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Official statements say that the oldest parts of the fort were built as early as the year 500 BC. Bahla Fort is located in Bahla […]