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al Jahili fort - al ain
The picturesque Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE’s most historic buildings and the birthplace of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the nation.
It was erected in 1891 to defend the city and protect precious palm groves. The former headquarters of the Oman Trucial Scouts, the force that protected the mountain passes and kept inter-tribal peace, it also served as a residence for the local governor.
al Jahili fort - al ain
The picturesque Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE’s most historic buildings and the birthplace of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the nation.
It was erected in 1891 to defend the city and protect precious palm groves. The former headquarters of the Oman Trucial Scouts, the force that protected the mountain passes and kept inter-tribal peace, it also served as a residence for the local governor.