Al Hazm Fort, 18th-century stone castle in Rustaq, Oman.
The rectangular fortress incorporates two circular towers at its southern and eastern corners, with walls reaching a height of 40 meters.
Construction began in 1708 under Imam Sultan bin Saif II, who selected this location as his residence and was later buried within the castle walls.
The castle contains multiple functional spaces including a prison, mosque, and religious education classrooms, representing the administrative center of its time.
Visitors can access the castle from Saturday to Thursday between 9:00 and 16:00, and on Fridays from 8:00 to 11:00, with an entrance fee of 0.5 OMR.
The castle stands out among Omani fortifications for its ceiling construction, which uses no wooden materials, and features an intricate Indian wooden entrance gate.
Location: محافظة جنوب الباطنة
Address: HF2F+74P, Al Hazm, Oman Al Hazm Al Hazm
Opening Hours: Sobota-Czwartek 09:00-16:00; Piątek 08:00-11:00
GPS coordinates: 23.55075,57.47281
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:40
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