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Willayat Al Buraimi

  • AlKhandaq Fort

    Al Khandaq Fort in Al Buraimi is the most famous example of a stronghold surrounded by a trench in Oman, where the use of the defensive trench is a strategy used in the past to protect Omani cities, castles and forts since the pre-Islamic periods.
    Location
    AlKhandaq Fort

  • Al-Hillah Fort

    Al-Hillah Fort The fort is located in Harat Al-Souq in the Wilayat of Al-Buraimi. It was built by Sheikh Muhammad bin Ali bin Hamoud Al-Nuaimi on an area of ​​about 4200 meters on which the components of the fort are distributed. It is likely that this fort was built to replace the trench fort and meets the needs of the local administration. It is surrounded by a wall in which the main facade extends. It is 79 meters long, and the northern façade extends to a width of 53 meters. The height of the outer walls of the fort ranges from 4 to 6 meters.
    Location
    Al-Hillah Fort

  • Harat Hamasa

    This neighborhood extends over a vast area that includes two lanes and a market, and it has two towers, one of which was restored by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture and is located on the southern side of the neighborhood and the other on the northwest side of the neighborhood. There are also two mosques, one of which has been rebuilt, and most of the houses in this neighborhood are one-story, except for only two of them with two floors. There is also a market in the neighborhood.
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    Harat Hamasa

  • Bait Bahar

    “Beit Bahr” is one of the ancient heritage sites in the Wilayat of Buraimi, located in the center of the state in the Sa’ra region. It was named after a person called “Bahr”. The age of building the fort is estimated to be approximately 250 years. This archaeological landmark consists of three floors. It was the seat of the sheikh of the region, and there are several rooms used for various purposes, in addition to the prison, which is locally called “Al-Tamorah.”
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    Bait Bahar

    Willayat Mahadah

    • Bait ALNad

      Bait al-Nad Fort is one of the forts of the state of Mahdah in Oman. It is the largest and oldest fort in the state of Mahdah. Some suggest that it dates back to before the eighteenth century AD. It is distinguished by its Indian-style engineering construction.
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      Bait ALNad

    • Ab'bool Fort

      Abul is a residential area located in the Wilayat of Mahdha, in the Buraimi Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. Its population is estimated at 23, according to the 2010 census of the National Center for Statistics and Governmental Information
      Location
      Ab'bool Fort

      Willayat As Sainina

      • Marjab Fort

        Marjeb Fort (Hafeet) was built about 260 years ago, or about 1156 AH, during the reign of Imam Ahmed bin Saeed Al Busaidi, the founder of the Al Busaidi dynasty, as it was built for defensive purposes and to provide protection for the town, the population, and property.
        Location
        Marjab Fort

      • Hermozi region

        Among the ancient monuments in the town is the fort of the Hermozi region, some parts of which still bear witness to the historical depth of the town, which was used as a reference for the people to consult with each other regarding what served the interest and needs of the town previously.
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        Hermozi region