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Bahla is a town in Ad Dakhiliyah
Ad Dakhiliyah Region

Ad Dakhiliyah is one of the regions of Oman with Nizwa town as the regional center.Ad Dakhiliyah Region consists of eight wilayats: Nizwa, Samail, Bahla, Adam, Oman, Al Hamra, Manah , Izki and Bid Bid....
, Oman
Oman

Oman , officially the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest....
. It is famous for its its ancient fort and its pottery
Pottery

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. The places where such wares are made are called potteries....
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The town is 40 km away from Nizwa
Nizwa

Nizwa is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from Muscat, Oman . The population is estimated at around 70,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Jebel Akhdar ....
. The old Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort

Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the oasis of Bahla was prosperous under the control of the Banu Nebhan tribe....
 with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman. 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 site
World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that is on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 Sovereign state which are elected by their General Assembly for a four-year term....
s. Bahla pottery is famous throughout Oman, and is in great demand from tourists.






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Bahla is a town in Ad Dakhiliyah
Ad Dakhiliyah Region

Ad Dakhiliyah is one of the regions of Oman with Nizwa town as the regional center.Ad Dakhiliyah Region consists of eight wilayats: Nizwa, Samail, Bahla, Adam, Oman, Al Hamra, Manah , Izki and Bid Bid....
, Oman
Oman

Oman , officially the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest....
. It is famous for its its ancient fort and its pottery
Pottery

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. The places where such wares are made are called potteries....
.

The town is 40 km away from Nizwa
Nizwa

Nizwa is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from Muscat, Oman . The population is estimated at around 70,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Jebel Akhdar ....
. The old Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort

Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the oasis of Bahla was prosperous under the control of the Banu Nebhan tribe....
 with its 12 km wall is the oldest fort in Oman. 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 site
World Heritage Site

A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that is on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 Sovereign state which are elected by their General Assembly for a four-year term....
s. Bahla pottery is famous throughout Oman, and is in great demand from tourists. A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen. This massive three-storied was built during Al Ya'ruba dynasty in the mid 1600's. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture with beautiful wooden inscriptions and paintings on the ceilings.

See also

  • Oman
    Oman

    Oman , officially the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest....
  • Nizwa
    Nizwa

    Nizwa is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from Muscat, Oman . The population is estimated at around 70,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Jebel Akhdar ....
  • Samail
    Samail

    Samail is a Wilayah located in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region Region of the Sultanate of Oman close to the Samail Gap a break in the Hajar Mountains....
  • Adam
    Adam, Oman

    Adam is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah Region, in northeastern Oman.The history of the Wilayat of Adam dates back to pre-Islamic times. Adam has several meanings in arabic but most likely means the fertile land....
  • Al Hamra
    Al Hamra

    Al Hamra is a 400-year-old town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah Region, in northeastern Oman. It is home to the mountainside village of Misfat Al Abryeen....
  • Manah
    Manah, Oman

    Manah is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah Region, in northeastern Oman....
  • Izki
    Izki

    Izki is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah Region, in northeastern Oman. It is located at about and has a population of 35,173 ....
  • Bidbid
    Bidbid

    Bidbid is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah Region, in northeastern Oman....