Rustaq
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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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Area Highlights
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.
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz
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.
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz
9:00 - 16:00 (Sa - Th) 8:00 - 11:00 (Fr)
Fee: 500Bz