Summer room
Spectacular on its 200 meter/656 foot high rocky perch, Nakhal’s fortress commands a 360-degree view of verdant palm plantations and the surrounding countryside west of Muscat.
It is famous for its mineral springs flowing year-round from clefts in the mountain rock right around the fortress – a strategic consideration that I am sure was not lost on the architects and engineers of the time.
Among its many displays is an extensive gun collection from the 18th and 19th centuries with the unique option of being able to spend two hours at a nearby firing range to shoot many of these historic relics.
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The first of the forts I visited, Nakhal Fort is a spectacular sight, especially when seen from the surrounding hills. The restored interior is essence of Arabia, with typical corridors, halls, stairs and decorative ceramics. This room is called "Summer room" - as name indicates, used mainly in summer as a place for taking a rest after lunch, during hot afternoon...
Summer room
Spectacular on its 200 meter/656 foot high rocky perch, Nakhal’s fortress commands a 360-degree view of verdant palm plantations and the surrounding countryside west of Muscat.
It is famous for its mineral springs flowing year-round from clefts in the mountain rock right around the fortress – a strategic consideration that I am sure was not lost on the architects and engineers of the time.
Among its many displays is an extensive gun collection from the 18th and 19th centuries with the unique option of being able to spend two hours at a nearby firing range to shoot many of these historic relics.
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The first of the forts I visited, Nakhal Fort is a spectacular sight, especially when seen from the surrounding hills. The restored interior is essence of Arabia, with typical corridors, halls, stairs and decorative ceramics. This room is called "Summer room" - as name indicates, used mainly in summer as a place for taking a rest after lunch, during hot afternoon...