Part2 Fjord of Musadam
Part3 Explorer Khasab
Date: 28 Mar 2009
Dominating the coast and surrounded by towering mountains, is the Khasab fort. A picturesque stronghold situated on the inner cove of Khasab Bay in Wilayat Khasab–Musandam, the Khasab Fort was built in the 17th century by Portuguese seeking dominion over regional maritime trade.
Within its low crenulated walls, the fort contains a large central tower which is anticipated to pre-date the fort itself. During this period the Portuguese depended on Khasab for the supply of fresh water, fish and dates. When the demand increased they made this fort exclusively for defence purposes. Now, as a Museum, it displays many Omani handicrafts.
Front view of Khasab Fort
Traditional Boats
Summer House
[made of palm fronds ('ar sh) and elevated on pillars of stone
catches breezes from the sea. 'Ar sh houses were occupied
by mountain dwellers and inhabitants of remote coastal
settlements who came to Khasab in the summers
to fish and harvest dates]
Bait Al Qufl or "House of the Lock"
[Build of heavy stone and extending partially below ground,
the bailt al qufl evolved as a means of safeguarding vital
supplies during periods of seasonal migration]
Grinding Shed
Central Tower
Museum-style exhibits in the central tower provide
in-depth information on rock art, geology, wildlife
architecture and other aspects of Musadam culture.
Library Room
Traditional Room Displays
Northwest Tower Viewing Parapet
View from the top of Khasab Fort
Fish Harbour opposite Khasab Fort
Next.....Village Bukha
Within its low crenulated walls, the fort contains a large central tower which is anticipated to pre-date the fort itself. During this period the Portuguese depended on Khasab for the supply of fresh water, fish and dates. When the demand increased they made this fort exclusively for defence purposes. Now, as a Museum, it displays many Omani handicrafts.
Front view of Khasab Fort
Traditional Boats
Summer House[made of palm fronds ('ar sh) and elevated on pillars of stone
catches breezes from the sea. 'Ar sh houses were occupied
by mountain dwellers and inhabitants of remote coastal
settlements who came to Khasab in the summers
to fish and harvest dates]
Bait Al Qufl or "House of the Lock"[Build of heavy stone and extending partially below ground,
the bailt al qufl evolved as a means of safeguarding vital
supplies during periods of seasonal migration]
Grinding Shed
Central Tower
Museum-style exhibits in the central tower providein-depth information on rock art, geology, wildlife
architecture and other aspects of Musadam culture.
Library Room
Traditional Room Displays
Northwest Tower Viewing Parapet
View from the top of Khasab Fort
Fish Harbour opposite Khasab Fort
Next.....Village Bukha
3 comments:
"House of the Lock"
陸生的家???哈哈
nice place to visit
wow... cute castle =)
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