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Description
Property Name: Nizwa Fort
Inventory No: 968-25-4
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-08-31
Country (State party): Oman
Province: Ad Dakhiliyah
Town: Nizwa
Geographic coordinates: 22° 55′ 59.89″ N
57° 31′ 48.78″ E
Historic Period: 17th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1649-1680
Style: Ya’rubid
Original Use: Fortress
Current Use: Cultural
Architect: Unknown
Significance
Nizwa fort, the largest on the Arabian peninsula was built in the 17th century. It is walled with rounded massive walls. The main tower situated at the southeast corner is about 50 meters in diameter. Battlements, turrets, secret shafts, false doors and wells are present at the structure. The fort is also served as a school of astronomy, medicine and Islamic jurisprudence.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
It is Oman’s most visited national monument. The fort was the administrative seat of authority for the presiding Imams and Walis in times of peace and conflict.
In a good condition and open to visit.
References
Website of Archnet, www.archnet.org