Vi besøger i dag Nakhal Fort og Hot Springs..
The fort, also known as Husn Al Heem, was named after the state of Nakhal where it exists above the old village of Nakhl. It has a history which dates back to the pre-Islamic period. Over the centuries, it underwent many renovations and improvements. It was re-built by Omani architects in the 17th century. Built as a protective measure for an area oasis and nearby trade routes, it passes through the regional capital of Nizwa. The gateway and towers seen now were extensions built in 1834 attributed to imam Said bin Sultan. In 1990, it was fully renovated. Imams of Wadi Bani Kharous and the Ya'arubah dynasty resided here in the past.
In November 2003, Prince Charles visited the restored fort during an official visit to Oman
Der var også mange andre turister her i dag
The fort is approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) to the west of Muscat, the capital of Oman, at the entrance of Wilayt Nakhal in Wadi Ar Raqeem. It is situated on a rocky prominence at the foot of Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the main WesternHajar range. It is to the northeast of Jabal Akhdar also called green mountain. Nakhal Fort is surrounded by orchards of palm trees. Its battlements provide a view of the Al-Batinah Region. The ancient Nakhal village is below the fort and close by is the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah. Nakhal Fort is one of several fortifications in the Al Batinah Region, the others being Al Hazim, Al-Sifalah, Rustaq, and Shinas forts.
Built in the architectural style of the Sultanate of Oman, it is unique in that it was built to fit around an irregularly-shaped rock, with some rock exposures jutting out into the interiors. The fort houses a museum, operated by the Ministry of Tourism with exhibits of historic guns. A weekly Friday goat auction market takes place within the precincts of the fort. During recent renovations the fort has been fitted with traditional furniture, handicrafts and historic artifacts.
Mr. Rock 'N Roll has entered the building
Så en tur i hotsprings
Ain Al Thawarah is another popular attraction in Nakhal. The spring is tucked away among date farms a couple of kilometers from Nakhal Fort, and it flows year round with warm mineral water collected in the site pools. Several chairs and shades are provided in the “picnic area” near the pool; unfortunately, the place gets very crowded and dirty due to the large number visitors who don’t clean after themselves, so we wouldn’t recommend you to plan a picnic here but you can have a quick walk along the place to have a look.
Også her kunne vi blive renset -sikken da et skønt sted, det ville jeg ønske vi havde opdaget tidligere, men nu har vi i det mindste oplevet det...
Vi fandt et lille sted hvor vi kunne få lidt chips og lidt at drikke og spise
Dette bliver også mit farvel med Oman, sådan et skønt land, det skal helt sikkert opleves igen.. Men for nu glæder jeg mig til at blive smidt ud af Oman og ind i flyet mod Europa...
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