The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of the immense fort, with its walls and towers of ...

It sits pretty on Unesco’s list, with tales of walls built by jinns Bahla fort is a classic example of a fortified oasis settlement of the medieval Islamic period. Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Bahla, Oman: ...

The only fort in Oman with a UNESCO designation, Bahla Fort is an invaluable window into an ancient world Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, Bahla Fort is just 30 minutes away from the ...

This fort was built by a ghost in just one night,” says my guide Saleh as I stand in front of an imposing citadel. The 13th century Bahla Fort, located about 200 km from Muscat is one of the UNESCO ...

‘Kamakan’ Inn and Café is a destination that reflects the deep-rooted heritage and history of Oman. It is located in the ancient town of Bahla, near the iconic Bahla Fort. Founded by Nasser al Othmani ...

Bahlā' (Oman) (AFP) – Deep in Oman's parched interior, the ancient oasis town of Bahla abounds with myths of camel-eating, fire-mouthed hyenas and men turning into donkeys -- a reputation for magic ...

October 1988: ICOMOS mission; March 1994: UNESCO World Heritage Centre mission; December 1994: ICOMOS expert mission; May-June 1995: experts mission; September 1996: expert mission; October 1997: ...

The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of the immense fort, with its walls and towers of ...