Nizwa mosque,Nizwa,Oman. One of the oldest and most famous forts in Oman is the one at Nizwa. Built in the 17th century at a strategic location,it controlled the routes from the Sunmail Gap to the Interior. It took over 30 years to build this single solid stucture. The mosque is next door to the fort.

Nizwa mosque,Nizwa,Oman. One of the oldest and most famous forts in Oman is the one at Nizwa. Built in the 17th century at a strategic location,it controlled the routes from the Sunmail Gap to the Interior. It took over 30 years to build this single solid stucture. The mosque is next door to the fort.

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