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This nice spring is located in Nakhl near to the fort and is a popular picnic and relaxing place for the locals. There is a hot spring from water flowing from the Western Hajar Mountains as well as a small stream which is teeming with fishes. Beautiful date palm trees line the stream and you have a really nice place for relaxation. You can meet a lot of friendly locals here having their picnics, washing their vehicles etc. More photographs are at the travelogue section of this VT page.
Written Feb 11, 2005
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There are lots of interesting stuff in Nakhl Fort and it is best that you get an Omani guide to show you around, and explain to you the history and what each of the rooms are. Since the structure of the major forts in Oman are about the same, I will provide more information about the design of the forts in my VT Oman main page, so do keep a lookout for the updates.
Written Feb 11, 2005
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Nakhl Fort is one of the most impressive fort in Oman, and it is dramatically situated on a small hill nestled among the rugged Western Hajar Mountains and forest of date trees. Please see my Nakhl Fort travelogue for more photographs of this wonderful work of architecture.
Written Feb 11, 2005
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The hot springs of Nakhl are found through the village, welling up into a cistern and flowing down the wadi. Here you can see the villagers washing all manner of things, and small boys sporting in the waters. This area has shaded picnic tables to sit at, and if you are lucky, you may come upon a group of Omani men at their leisure, singing and playing drums.
Updated Jul 3, 2003
Address: near Nakhal
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Nakhal fort is located on top of a 200-meter high mountain peak.
Its construction dates back to pre Islamic period.
Restorations were completed in the 3rd & 10th century A.H. during the reign of Bani Kharous and Ya'ariba Imams.
The gate, fence and towers of the fort were built during the reign of Imam Said bin Sultan in 1834 A.D.
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.
Written Jul 3, 2003
Address: Narkhal
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It is very safe to walk around the Nakhl town and explore how the locals live. Generally, Omanis are very friendly people. The town is very traditional and beautiful among the rugged mountains.
Written Feb 11, 2005
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The best view of Nahkl town & surroundings must be from the top of Nakhl Fort. From here, you can see almost everything even those in very far distance.
Written Feb 11, 2005
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The best view of Nahkl town & surroundings must be from the top of Nakhl Fort. From here, you can see almost everything even those in very far distance.
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Nakhl - Town with Fort, Hot Spring & Mountains
Nakhl is a small town which is famous for its impressive fort, A' Thowarah Hot Spring and spectacular views of the Western Hajar Mountains. When driving from Muscat, you will first pass through the...
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Nakhl fort, 77 km from Muscat, dominates the villages between the Batinah Coast and The Western Hajar Mountains from its vantage point of up thrust rock. From inside the fort, the date plantations...
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More of a Palace, less of a Fort
Located about an hour west of Muscat in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains, Nakhal is home to one of the most impressive forts of Oman. It is built on top of the bedrock's boulders, as they climb their way...
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