Monday, December 24, 2007

A trip to Al Ain Eastern Fort

Location: in the city centre(next to Al-Ain Museum)
It was built in 1910 A.D by the instruction of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al - Nhayan. It is the ancestral home of the ruling family. A small fort, it is surrounded by a wall with four watchtowers. Cannons flank the entrance door. The fort is usually kept locked but is open to visitors during museum visiting hours.

Abu Dhabi Town 1962



Dubai Town 1960

Al Ain desert

Al Ain Town 1975


"House that they used to stay"

"A place where they keep their animals"

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