Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Bahla Fort is a significant archaeological site located in Oman, renowned for its historic defensive architecture built predominantly from mud-brick and straw. Constructed between the 12th and 15th centuries by the Banu Nebhan tribe, the fort was a crucial center for controlling the frankincense trade. The fort is part of a larger complex that includes a citadel oasis and a massive 13-kilometer ancient wall, parts of which remain intact. The Ya’riba dynasty later expanded the complex in the 17th century with the addition of Bait al-Hadith, and further developments were made in the 18th century with the erection of Bait Al-Jabal. Despite significant erosion over the centuries, the fort has undergone several restoration efforts, making it a key historical and cultural landmark as Oman’s first UNESCO-listed fort.
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