World Heritage Identification Number: 433
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Buildings & Architectural Ensembles
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇴🇲 Oman
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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Bahla Fort: A Remarkable Example of Ancient Omani Fortification
The Bahla Fort, located in the heart of Oman, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the fort is one of four historic fortresses nestled at the base of the Jebel Akhdar highlands.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The ruins of the immense fort, with its walls and towers of unbaked brick and its stone foundations, is a remarkable example of this type of fortification and attests to the power of the Banu Nebhan.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (iv): The Bahla Fort and oasis settlement with its perimeter fortification are an outstanding example of a type of defensive architectural ensemble that enabled dominant tribes to achieve prosperity in Oman and the Arabian Peninsula during the late medieval period.
Encyclopedia Record: Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and was the country's first UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
Number of Components: 1
Coordinates: 22.96417 , 57.30111
