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Bahla Fort
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NAME
Bahla Fort
COUNTRY
Oman
ADDRESS
Bahla, Oman

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About Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is an old fortress located in the Bahla town of Oman. It is located at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar. It was constructed between the 12th and 15th centuries. The fort was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1987 and was declared as an endangered site in the following year. It was removed from the list of World Heritage Sites in 2004. The fort is open for public access and could be visited from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm throughout the week except on Friday when the opening timings are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Bahla Fort

  • As most parts of the fort were made with unfired bricks, the site is affected due to erosion. The drainage conditions are also bad. Though efforts are made to restore the building use of modern material is destroying the old heritage.
  • The fort is divided into three parts. Al-Qasabah is the oldest part of the fort, while Bait al-Hadith was made in the late seventeenth century or early eighteenth century by the Ya'riba dynasty. The most recent part is Bait Al-Jabal which was made in the 18th century.
  • There is also an oasis in the fort complex and an ancient wall that is about 13 kilometers long. Some part of it could be seen even today. Though the oasis is now converted into ruins some of the houses and structures are still standing.
    There is also an oasis in the fort complex and an ancient wall that is about 13 kilometers long. Some part of it could be seen even today. Though the
  • The entrance of the fort is followed by a prayer hall with a small opening pointing at Mecca.
    The entrance of the fort is followed by a prayer hall with a small opening pointing at Mecca.
  • The fort was inhabited by the Philistine before the Islamic conquest and it also has a Philistine altar.
    The fort was inhabited by the Philistine before the Islamic conquest and it also has a Philistine altar.
  • It has a dating room on the ground floor which looks like a Western wine cellar.
  • The fort also owns some boilers. It is assumed that they used to pour boiling water or date juice on attackers.
  • Nizwa Fort, Jabreen Castle, and Nizwa's goat market and souk are some of the important places that could be visited while on a trip to Bahla Fort.

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