Bahla

Bahla () is a town, located 40 km away from Nizwa, and about 200 km from Oman's capital Muscat which lies in the Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It is notable as the home of one of the oldest fortresses in the country, the 13th-century Bahla Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress and the town are enclosed by extensive remnants of a fortified wall. Most buildings are constructed of traditional mud brick, many of them are hundreds of years old.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Bahla
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Bahla Fort.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Bahla Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Settlement.pushpin_map: Oman
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: above
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Oman
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Ad Dakhiliyah Region
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_total: 85,000
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities
Settlement.timezone: +4
Settlement.utc_offset: +4
Settlement.elevation_m: 550

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Wikidata facts

Official name: ‏بهلاء
Population: 20657
Image: Bahla Fort.jpg

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Commons category: Bahla
native label: ‏بهلاء

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History
Attractions
Bahla Fort
Jabrin Castle
Old Bahla Souq
Lifestyle
Pottery in Bahla
Transport
Climate
Gallery
See also
References
External links

A short distance beyond Bahla lies the Castle of Jabreen, a massive three-story structure built during Al Ya'ruba dynasty in the mid-17th century. The castle is an example of Islamic architecture with wooden inscriptions and paintings on its ceilings.