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	History Channel - UNESCO
		Not far from the capital of Oman rests the Oasis of Bahla, which owes its prominence to the Banu Nebhan tribe that dominated the region from the twelfth to the end of the fifteenth century.
		The ruins of the immense Bahla Fort, with walls and towers of earthen brick and foundations of stone, loom 165 feet above the village.
		Both Bahla Fort and the oasis village are evidence of an ancient civilization.
	www.history.com /classroom/unesco/bahla.html (307 words)

	ATTRACTIONS: Castles & Forts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Bahla Castle witnessed three renovation periods: the first was during Nabhani reign (830 AD), the second was during the reign of Imam Nasser bin Murshid Al Ya'arubi (1624 AD), and the third was during the reign of Imam A'zan bin Qais Al-Bu Said (1868 AD).
		The forts were originally built by Portuguese in the early of the 16th century, and more fortifications and towers were added towards the latter half of the century.
		The Fort is considered one of the most impressive forts in the Sultanate and the details and carvings in the rooms and balconies are most elaborate.
	www.omantourism.gov.om /Topics/Attractions/Castles.htm (1047 words)

	The Magic of Bahla
		The Bahla valley is part of the central plateau that slopes southwards from the base of the Jebel Al Akhdhar or the Green Mountains.
		Bahla was the capital of the country between the 12th and early 17th century and the town gets its name from the old Bahila tribe, which ruled the region.
		Bahla town and the surrounding villages have always been considered a stronghold of Omani cottage industry and and many of these crafts — with their fine workmanship — have been preserved and developed under the enthusiastic guidance of experts from the Omani Ministry of National Heritage and Culture.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Acropolis/3763/Bahla.htm (736 words)

	Forts and Castles
		Forts and Castles are Oman's most striking cultural landmarks and, together with its towers and city walls, they have historically been used as defensive bastions or look-out points.
		Forts were often the seats of administrative and judicial authority.
		The Fort's internal staircases and walls were built of mud, coated with gypsum and sarooj (a traditional type of mortar) which are as hard and solid as present-day cement.
	www.omanet.om /english/tourism/herit/forts.asp?cat=tour&subcat=herit1 (1023 words)

	Your Gateway To Oman
		Bahla Fort's main feature is its 7 mile long walls which were patrolled by sentries night and day.The Forts internal staircases and walls were built of mud, coated with gypsum and sarooj (a traditional type of mortar) which are as hard and solid as present-day cement.
		Nizwa Fort, built by Imam Sultan bin Saif al Ya'arubi in 1668, is the biggest fort in the Arabian Peninsula with an exterior diameter of its circular structure of 150 feet, and over 115 feet high.
		Jabrin Fort was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi in 1670 as a defensive stronghold and as a living accommodation for the Imam.
	www.geocities.com /omntk/forts.html (440 words)

	Bahla Fort - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Djebel Akhdar highlands in Oman.
		If they attempted to preserve the fort in its semi-ruined condition (which I would normally prefer) it would soon be nothing but a pile of dust (as the fort is made of mud and any rain has a devastating effect on its integrity).
		The forts of Oman are undoubtedly one of that country’s “glories”.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/bahlafort.html (511 words)

	Bahla Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Bahla Fort is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO as being a monument of global importance.
		It is believed to be the first fort constructed by the Persians during the pre-Islamic era, which is more than 1,400 years ago.
		The cemetery was built inside the settlement and distinguished by the partition discovered in the chamber.
	www.soukofoman.com /bahalafort.html (267 words)

	History Channel - UNESCO
		Not far from the capital of Oman rests the Oasis of Bahla, which owes its prominence to the Banu Nebhan tribe that dominated the region from the twelfth to the end of the fifteenth century.
		The ruins of the immense Bahla Fort, with walls and towers of earthen brick and foundations of stone, loom 165 feet above the village.
		Both Bahla Fort and the oasis village are evidence of an ancient civilization.
	www.historychannel.com /classroom/unesco/bahla.html (307 words)

	Destination Oman: Tourist destinations
		Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650's, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya'ruba dynasty and is Oman's most visited National monument.
		Bahla is the home of myths and legends that have carried through the centuries.
		The old Bahla fort with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman.
	www.destinationoman.com /destination.html (3153 words)

	Oman Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		In the 17th century this fort is built on the remains of an older Pre-islamic fortress.
		The Nizwa fort is one of the oldest forts in Oman.
		The fort is a rather large complex of buildings, serving as a palace, seat of government and a prison.
	virtualtourist.com /travel/Middle_East/Oman/Things_To_Do-Oman-R-8.html (949 words)

	Places of interest Hampton Court Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Nizwa fort, completed in the 1650's, was the seat of power during the rule of the Al Ya'ruba dynasty and is Oman's most visited National monument.
		The fort is believed to have been built in pre-Islamic times and is now undergoing reconstruction sponsored by UNESCO and the site is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage monuments.
		The Sohar Fort built around the 1st century AD is one of the major landmarks of this city.
	www.hamptoncourttravel.co.uk /Places_of_interest.htm (3144 words)

	Nizwa fort tour of Oman historic forts dot Oman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Proceed to visit the Nizwa fort with its enormous round tower built in the 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'aruba to defend the route to the interior.
		Secret tunnels are said to lead outside the fort and passageways are set inside the walls and floors, leading from room to room and connecting the gun towers.
		The main attraction of this fort is its two glorious doors, the carvings on which are some of the most intricate and well preserved in Oman.
	www.databaseonline.co.uk /oman/nizwaforttour.htm (625 words)

	Ministry of National Heritage and Culture - Forts & Castles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Nizwa Fort is characterized by its height, solid fortification and unique location, lying in the middle of Nizwa town adjacent to the old location of Nizwa Castle which was built by Imam / Al Salt bin Malik Al Kharousi in the beginning of the third Hijri century.
		The gate, fence and towers of the fort were built during the reign of Imam Said bin Sultan in (1250 A.H. The fort was built on rocky platforms thus having a distinct and unique characteristic.
		In 1990 restoration works were completed in the fort and it was furnished with crafts and antiquities to attract tourists and visitors.
	www.mnhc.gov.om /fortinfo.html (777 words)

	Nizwa Hotel
		Bahla is the home of myths and legends that have carried through the centuries.
		The old Bahla fort with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman.
		Only 150 kms from the capital city of Muscat, nestling between the Hajar Mountanins, the Nizwa Hotel is ideally located for day visits to the ancient capital Nizwa with its historic fort and souq.
	www.nizwahotel.net /tourist.htm (549 words)

	Document sans nom
		The Bahla Fort is the first Omani site to be inscribed on the World Heritage List in December 1987.
		The immense fort is one of the oldest in Oman.
		In the framework of the major project “Integral Study of the Silk Roads: Roads of Dialogue”, the UNESCO organized a “Maritime Route Expedition” between October 1990 and March 1991, in order to highlight the process of cross fertilization between civilization generated by the Silk road.
	www.unesco.org /delegates/oman/culture.htm (539 words)

	Excursions in Oman at Al Sawadi Beach Resort
		Through Hajar Mountains via Bahla, Fort Jabreen, famous for its artistic wall and ceiling paintings, we cross the wadi of Tanuf.
		In Nizwa, we witness the Nizwa Fort and the Souq with intricately hand-carved Omani daggers and silver jewellery.
		The fort is well restored and fitted with furniture, library, and other memorabilia.
	www.alsawadibeach.com /excursion.html (291 words)

	Bahla Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		Oasis of Bahla, 25 km west of Nazwa
		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 unbaked brick and its stone foundations, is a remarkable example of this type of fortification and attests to the power of the Banu Nebhan.
	whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=433 (102 words)

	Archived conservation news articles on Bahla Fort
		The other two were the Bahla Fort of Oman and the Rwenzori Mountains National Park of Uganda, leaving 32 sites categorised as in danger of the 788 properties...
		The other two were the Bahla Fort of Oman and the Rwenzori Mountains National Park of Uganda, leaving 33 sites categorised as in danger, out of the 788...
		The three were the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, the immense earthen Bahla Fort in Oman and the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, home to rich and...
	conservation.mongabay.com /files/Bahla_Fort.htm (458 words)

	Oman Rundreisen
		Das Fort wurde kürzlich renoviert und mit der traditionellen Einrichtung und historischen Überresten eingerichtet.
		Zunächst führt diese Sie nach Nakhl und zum Nakhl Fort.
		Das Fort wurde kürzlich renoviert und mit den traditionellen Möbeln, Handarbeiten und historischen Relikten eingerichtet.
	www.reiseservice-graw.de /oman_rundreisen_ab_nov_2006.htm (2068 words)

	Desert Discovery - Seven Days Programme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The walled city of Muscat lies in a small bay, guarded by the spectacular twin forts of Mirani and Jalali.
		Remains of grand fortified houses and forts abound.
		At this strategic point, overlooking the town, sea and lagoons (once a haven for pirates), a fort was built.
	www.desert-discovery.com /text/travel/7day.html (1446 words)

	Desert Discovery - One Day Programme - Nizwa excursion - 10hrs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		o Bahla - a delightful town - having retained its traditional characteristics, and surrounded by a 12km long protective wall, much of which still stands.
		You visit the famous Pottery Centre and Bahla Fort, one of the oldest in Oman, built in the late 17
		Jabrin Fort, designed as a residence, was built in the late 17
	www.desert-discovery.com /text/travel/1day/1e.htm (256 words)

	Bahla Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The Committee inscribed the site on the List of the World Heritage in Danger as a result of concern over the degradation of the earth structures of the fort and of the oasis of Bahla.
		At the time of its inscription, the Fort had never been restored, thereby retaining much of its authenticity.
		The mission learned that photogrammetric works were due to begin, facilitating the restoration of the Fort.
	whc.unesco.org /sites/433.htm (248 words)

	Sultanate of Oman - images - 2 - Travel-images.com
		Bahla Oasis: Bahla Fort - built by Sultan bin Saif
		Bahla Oasis: Bahla Fort - view from the ramparts
		Bahla Oasis: Bahla Fort - household use goods
	www.travel-images.com /oman2.html (114 words)

	Abstracts - Seminar for Arabian Studies 2003
		This paper presents a case study of archaeological heritage management using the fort at Bahla as the example.
		I will present an overview of Bahla Fort and Bahla Oasis, describing the history of fort, its importance to Omani heritage, and its status as a World Heritage Site.
		I also describe the restoration work and the international standards at Bahla Fort and the surrounding "buffer zone." Finally I present some of the opportunities to be considered at Bahla Fort.
	www.arabianseminar.org.uk /abstracts2003.html (9388 words)

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		Explore this fabulous renovated fort village, and the hot springs.
		Experience Bahla the history and culture of Nizwa, which was the old interior capital of Oman until 1960.
		Drive through Bahla where the old Bahla fort is under renovation.
	www.advantagetoursoman.com (208 words)

	World Odyssey - Oman - Itineraries 2005
		From Muscat you drive north to the coastal town of Sohar stopping en route at the spectacularly perched 17th Century Nahkl fort, built on a rocky prominence in the foothills of the Hajar Mountains and you also visit the forts of Rustaq and Suwaiq.
		You also visit Bahla fort, a stunning World Heritage Site before returning to Muscat and the luxurious Al Bustan Palace Hotel, where you can enjoy some well earned pampering beside the crystal waters of the Arabian Gulf.
		You then visit Bahla Fort and Jabrin Castle as well as the ancient round tower fort and market of Nizwa, before driving into the Wahiba Sands.
	www.world-odyssey.com /oman/oman-itineraries.htm (1214 words)

	Bahla Fort - Nizwa - Reviews of Bahla Fort - TripAdvisor
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		The ruins of an immense fort 165 feet high above the walled oasis village.
	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g298417-d324108-Reviews-Bahla_Fort-Nizwa.html (442 words)

	Oman Travel Guide - Sports & Recreation, Activities for children in Oman - HotelTravel.com
		Set in the oasis of Bahla, the fort owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan tribe who dominated the area from the 12th to 15th centuries.
		Located on the main seafront (Mutrah Port) in the heart of Muscat - Mutrah Fort is nearby as well as other places of interest.
		Oman’s indigenous species are on display here including a huge skeleton of a sperm whale which washed up on shore around 27 years ago.
	www.hoteltravel.com /oman/guides/activities_sports.htm (2059 words)

	Resources on Bahla Fort academic institutions
		Woodrow W. Denham -- Oman: Notes 1993-2001: Nizwa Fort has been restored and welcomed us as visitors, but Bahla Fort has
		[ANE] Programme: SEMINAR FOR ARABIAN STUDIES - JULY 17-19 2003: Bahla fort as a case study 18.15 Mohammed Al-Belushi: Recording Oman=E2=80=99s
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	mongabay.org /conservation/Bahla_Fort.htm (69 words)

	Bahla Fort
		A selection of articles related to Bahla Fort
		Bahla Fort is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Bahla Fort: Encyclopedia II - List of World Heritage Sites in Asia and Australasia - Armenia
	www.experiencefestival.com /bahla_fort (202 words)

	Oman Photo Gallery by Brian McMorrow at pbase.com
		The interior of Jabrin Fort is well restored
		View of the Gulf of Oman (Indian Ocean) from Barka Fort
		The interior is so interesting, not to say the coastal area is not.
	www.pbase.com /bmcmorrow/oman&page=all (288 words)

	The World According To Google - satellite pictures of the most interesting places on the World, satellite maps » ...
		The World According To Google - satellite pictures of the most interesting places on the World, satellite maps » Bahla Fort, Oman
		Its walls and towers were built in the 13th and 14th centuries.
		The fort, which is part of the UN World Heritage List, has been covered with scaffolding and closed to tourists for several decades now.
	maps.pomocnik.com /bahla-fort-oman (352 words)

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