Nakhal Fort
Nakhal Fort (Arabic: قَلْعَة نَخَل, romanized: Qalʿat Nakhal) is a large fortification in Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is named after the Wilayah of Nakhal. The fort houses a museum, operated by the Ministry of Tourism, which has exhibits of historic guns, and the fort also hosts a weekly goat market.
| Nakhal Fort | |
|---|---|
قَلْعَة نَخَل (in Arabic) | |
| Nakhal, Al Batinah South Governorate, Oman | |
View of Nakhal Fort | |
Nakhal Fort | |
| Coordinates | 23.395°N 57.829°E |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | Pre-7th century (refurbished in 17th century, extended in 1834) |
| Built by | Imam Said bin Sultan in 1834 |
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