Bahla
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Bahla is a town in Ad Dakhiliyah
, Oman
. It is famous for its ancient fort and its pottery
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The town is 40 km away from Nizwa
and about 200 km from Muscat the capital. The old Bahla Fort
with its 12 km(seven miles) wall is the oldest fort in Oman. The fort is believed to have been built in pre-Islamic times and is now undergoing reconstruction sponsored by UNESCO and the site is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage site
. All area rounded by the old wall is called Bahla Oasis and it is listed as an old area.Bahla pottery is famous throughout Oman, and is in great demand from tourists. A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied was built during Al Ya'ruba dynasty in the mid 17th century. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings.
Ad Dakhiliyah Region
Ad Dakhiliyah is one of the regions of Oman with Nizwa town as the regional center.Ad Dakhiliyah Region consists of eight wilayats: Nizwa, Samail, Bahla, Adam, Al Hamra, Manah, Izki and Bid Bid....
, Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
. It is famous for its ancient fort and its pottery
Pottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
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The town is 40 km away from Nizwa
Nizwa
-Attractions:The main tourist attractions in the city are Nizwa Fort, the traditional Souq and Falaj Daris. In the 1990s, the Jama, the fort and the souq which sit next to each other in the centre were renovated using the same traditional materials...
and about 200 km from Muscat the capital. The old Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Djebel Akhdar highlands in Oman. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the oasis of Bahla was prosperous under the control of the Banu Nebhan tribe. The fort's ruined adobe walls and towers rise some...
with its 12 km(seven miles) wall is the oldest fort in Oman. The fort is believed to have been built in pre-Islamic times and is now undergoing reconstruction sponsored by UNESCO and the site is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
. All area rounded by the old wall is called Bahla Oasis and it is listed as an old area.Bahla pottery is famous throughout Oman, and is in great demand from tourists. A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied was built during Al Ya'ruba dynasty in the mid 17th century. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings.
See also
- OmanOmanOman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
- NizwaNizwa-Attractions:The main tourist attractions in the city are Nizwa Fort, the traditional Souq and Falaj Daris. In the 1990s, the Jama, the fort and the souq which sit next to each other in the centre were renovated using the same traditional materials...
- SamailSamailSamail is a Wilayah located in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region of the Sultanate of Oman close to the Samail Gap a break in the Hajar Mountains. Samail is known to have the warmest average nights for a city in the world, with an average July night dipping to just about 89 degrees Farenheit. It's...
- Adam, OmanAdam, OmanAdam is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman.The history of the Wilayat of Adam dates back to pre-Islamic times. Adam has several meanings in Arabic but most likely means the fertile land. The most notable places are Harrat al Bousaid, Harrat Al Hawashim & Harrat Bani Shiban,...
- Al HamraAl HamraAl Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. It is home to the mountainside village of Misfat Al Abryeen. Ghul lies to the west of the town....
- Manah, OmanManah, OmanManah is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman.- Manah :The wilayat of Manah is thought to be the first resting place of Malik bin Fahim al Azdi before the Arabs entered Oman when the Maa'rab Dam in Yemen broke. A falaj in Manah still bears his name. In the old town, there are...
- IzkiIzkiIzki is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. It is located at about and has a population of 35,173 ....
- BidbidBidbidBidbid is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman.-See also:* Oman* Nizwa* Samail* Bahla* Adam* Al Hamra* Manah* Izki...