Nizwa acquired its importance in the past because of its central location as the meeting point for the interior, Muscat and Dhofar regions. Thus serving as the link for a large part of the country.
It was built and made the capital in the 17th century, during the reign of Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Yaarubi in 1641 Construction spanned 30 years Nizwa was famous for trade, art and religion. It is one of the oldest and most famous forts in Oman and is probably Oman's most visited national monument besides being the biggest of its kind in the Gulf region.
The
main part of the fort is its enormous round tower that rises 115 feet above the
ground and has a diameter of 150 feet. There are 24 openings all around
the top of the tower for mortar fire. The strong foundations of the fort
which go 30 metres in to the ground.
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