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Sultan's Armed Forces Museum

Sultan's Armed Forces Museum, Military museum in Ruwi, Oman.

Description

The Sultan's Armed Forces Museum occupies the Bait Al Falaj Fort and displays military artifacts, historical weapons, and photographs across multiple exhibition rooms. The collection includes uniforms, medals, and documentary materials spanning different periods of national defense.

History

The Bait Al Falaj Fort was built in 1845 as a royal residence and later served as the armed forces headquarters. In 1988, it was converted into a museum under Sultan Qaboos.

Culture

The museum displays weapons and uniforms that document the country's military development over time. These collections show how national defense evolved through different periods.

Practical

The museum is located on Al Mujamma Street and visitors need to arrange military escort access beforehand. Plan your visit during official opening hours and check access requirements in advance.

Did you know?

The exterior features a working model of a falaj irrigation system that demonstrates traditional Omani water distribution methods. This small-scale system is one of few remaining examples of the ancient engineering technique still used in the region today.

Location
Inception
1992
GPS coordinates
23.60960,58.54590
Latest update
December 13, 2025 12:22

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