Mutrah Fort - Mutrah, Oman
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N 23° 37.228 E 058° 34.037
40Q E 659887 N 2613084
Built by the Portuguese in the 1580's, the Mutrah Fort dominates the eastern end of the Mutrah harbor. It is currently not open to visitors but can best be admired from the city's corniche (sea-side road).
Waymark Code: WMGE42
Location: Oman
Date Posted: 02/20/2013
Views: 8
Located on top of a rocky, narrow hill, Mutrah Fort stands tall facing the harbor and the waters of the Gulf of Oman.
The fort was originally constructed by the Portuguese in the 1580's and ultimately captured by the Omanis around 1654 AD. It consists of three circular towers: a huge one sitting on the summit, a smaller one located at the first point in the West, and another smaller tower which still houses one of the old cannons to the North of the fort near the large tower.
Mutrah Fort can only be visited from the outside as it is currently undergoing renovation. One can however scale the flank of the fort using a narrow staircase bringing you to the outside walls and a great view of the ocean.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1580
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Portugal
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Undergoing renovation, not open to the public at this time
This site is administered by ----: Sultanate of Oman
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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