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Khasab Fort, Khasab, Oman
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2024
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2024

Fortress built in the early 17th century by the Portuguese. Cultural spaces highlight the past and traditions

The fortress was built at the beginning of the 17th century by the Portuguese, who had very serious designs on the Strait of Hormuz. They weren't the first to watch over the bay and protect the fertile valleys inland, as the ruins of a probable earlier citadel were unearthed on the site. In 1624, the Portuguese failed in their attempt to dominate the Strait. A quarter of a century later, they were expelled from the sultanate and the fort was redeveloped by Omani forces to meet their own military needs. Now restored, the fort is one of the best restored in the country. In addition to its structure, the building is also of interest for its cultural spaces, which highlight the past and traditions. The inner courtyard features 3 ancient boats(Battil, Zaruqah, Mashuwah) and authentically reconstructed traditional dwellings. Between the walls line the various public/private rooms and their original furnishings. Don't miss the Bait Al Qufl, a dry-stone hut built entirely without mortar, an exemplary example of vernacular architecture. Dismantled from its original site and reassembled stone by stone, it is a testament to local ingenuity. Inside, the jars are larger than the small front door, protecting them from looters. The house was built around these vessels. Numerous information panels, interspersed here and there with anecdotes and legends. Store.

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Herobi
Visited in january 2020
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Fort très bien rénové les salles sont meublées avec des meubles d origine La salle avec les bateaux est absolument à visiter. Ces bateaux sont grandioses.
pat66
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Extremely-museum interesting to see, which gives an idea of Omani crafts. Bay view of the boats in the inner courtyard, do not forget that it was dedicated to the supervision of the coast! The city is home to explore on foot and there is not very far from the fort at the mosque.

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