Inside the Nizwa Fort Tower
November 28, 2012 – With group of close friends from Muladdah, we all decided to spend the long holiday and go for camping at the highest peak of Oman. But our first stop of the journey is in the bustling little town of Nizwa.
We take breakfast at a Turkish Restaurant and eat egg omelet with paratha (unleavened bread) and some fresh veges.
our breakfast, egg omelet with paratha (unleavened bread) and some fresh veges
To end our meal, we order a plate of labnah honey. A dough bake with yoggurt (labnah) and honey toppings. It is a nice blend of saltiness and sweetness in thick crust pie.
a plate of labnah honye pie. A dough bake with yoggurt and honey toppings
After getting full, we head straight to the famous and old Nizwa Souq where we find potteries and all kinds of Oman’s crafts and artifacts. Nizwa was once the center of commerce among merchants and traders from the southern Arab Peninsula to the Northern Gulf Region.
The view of the historical Nizwa Souq
more pots over there
more display of souvenir items inside
Oman potteries of all kinds
work of arts
beautiful lamps
postcards of Oman
Omani Canes
walls of frames and Oman’s artefacts
gold plated incense burner
Hanging beads
little carecatures with glimmering stones
Modern Arab Figurines
a group of pots
small pots in the corner
these are colorful pots with glitters
Adjacent to the souq or marketplace is a huge Nizwa Fort that was known to be the massive defense citadel against Persian invaders in the ancient times. Here we find interesting exhibits and wander around into its dungeons and labyrinth alleyways.
The entrance to the fort
A short history of the fort
Nizwa Fort Map
Another embossed plan of the fort
resting in the old omani canopy
some pieces of crafts
a miniature display of the fort
a video of traditional irrigation using domestic animals like cow or donkey.
huge ancient door keys
the famous masks of beduoins – an ancient tribe in Oman
different designs of masks
A traditional Omani Dress for Women
old metal works
A replica of beehive tomb
a detailed plan of fort’s defensive features
a prayer hall inside the mosque
HM Sultan Qaboos Bin Said – Oman’s ruler since 1970
A traditional Omani dress for Men
with my darling little girl.
a colorful Guide to the Fort’s Exhibit area
an old cookingware found in Nizwa fort
A view from the top
After the visit, we had lunch at KFC in Lulu Hypermarket and meet my online friend Cathy who arrived to Nizwa just three weeks ago.
again some pose before going for a lunch
Read my previous visit to Nizwa Fort and Souq in May 2012.
At the grocery, we also encounter another Filipina from Nizwa College of Technology, Ms. Amy. All in all, our short visit to this place is a great start for a wonderful holiday camping trip.
Keep reading my next post on our next trio JABAL SHAMS or known as the Sun Mountain because Jabal mean Mountain and Shams means Sun. It is the highest peak in Oman.
LOVE,
Riah – The Blissful Wife and Mom
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