Bahla Fort, Medieval fortress in Bahla, Oman
The sandstone and adobe fort complex extends over vast grounds with towers, encompassing a settlement, mosque, and traditional irrigation channels.
The Bani Nebhan tribe constructed and ruled this military stronghold between the 12th and 15th centuries, controlling the frankincense trade routes.
The fortress represents traditional Omani defensive architecture with its 13-kilometer protective wall surrounding an entire oasis settlement.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 9:00 to 16:00 except Fridays when it closes at 11:00, with an entrance fee of 1.20 euros.
Archaeological discoveries within the fort grounds reveal artifacts dating to the Bronze Age, indicating continuous human presence in this location.
Opening Hours: Lunes-Jueves, Sábado, Domingo 09:00-16:00; Viernes 09:00-11:00
GPS coordinates: 22.96444,57.30071
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:18
Natural, cultural, and historical sites in the Sultanate of Oman including the Grand Mosque Sultan Qaboos, valleys Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid, forts Nizwa and Bahla, mountains Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, the Wahiba Sands desert, and coastal beaches. These places showcase the architecture, geology, and ecosystems characteristic of the country.
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