Nizwa FortOman's most-visited tourist attraction, the Nizwa Fort stands as
a monument to architectural ingenuity, and a fascinating record of
the fort-building practices of a bygone age. The fort's underlying
structure dates back to the 12th Century, though it was completed
by Imam Sultan bin Saif al Yaarubi in 1668 as a defence against
invaders looking to exploit the region of Nizwa's valuable natural
resources. The historical interest of the Nizwa Fort is
significant, as it represents a major advancement in military
engineering in the early days of mortar-based warfare. The
centrepiece of the fort is a drum-like tower that reaches 98 feet
(30m) into the air and has a circumference of 118 feet (36m) - and
is fitted with 24 openings for mortar fire. Visitors to the Nizwa
Fort are allowed to freely explore the area, which consists of
maze-like stairways and corridors leading to high-ceilinged rooms
and terraces which afford great views of the city of Nizwa and its
surrounding plains. A highly |
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