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Rustaq

 
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Rustaq
 

 Outline

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Hot Springs

The Rustaq region of alb Tina has a lot of forts that proves that the area is historically important site, also there are plenty of green and nature.
Because of giving naturally of richness in this ground, Rustaq was once a capital in old time.

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 How to get to

From Nakhl
It takes 50 minutes by car.
From Muscat
It takes 2 hours and 40 minutes by car.
From Hazm
It takes 15 minutes by car.
 
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 Map

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 Area Highlights

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Ar Rustaq Fort
Ar Rustaq Fort nestles at the foot of Al Jabal Al Akhdar on the edge of the Batinah Plain. Originally constructed on persian ruins circa 1250 CE, the imposing present-day structure was rebuilt by the first ruler of the Ya'ruba dynasty in 1650 CE, Additional towers were completed in 1744 and 1906 CE.
fort 9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz 
 
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Al Hazm Fort
The magnificent military stronghold at Al Hazm marks full use of traditional Omani defensive features, boasting a massive wooden entry door, secret escape tunnels, dungeons, cannon towers, gun ports in the upper floors , and a machicolation above the entrance for pouring oil or date syrup onto unwary attackers below.
fort 9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz
 
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Ain Al Kasfa
There is a hot spring source in coming off of the town of Rustaq.
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 Photo Album

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Rustaq Fort 1
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Rustaq Fort 2
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Rustaq Fort 3
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Rustaq Fort 4
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Ain Al Kasfa 1
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Ain Al Kasfa 2
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Ain Al Kasfa 3
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Ain Al Kasfa 4
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Ain Al Kasfa 5
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Ain Al Kasfa 6
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Hazm Fort 1
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Hazm Fort 2
 
 
 
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