Nizwa, Bahla and Jebrine Tour

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Nizwa is the old capital of Oman, about 140 km from Muscat. It was named after an old water spring and was once a centre of Islamic learning, trade and religion.

Bahla, about 40 km from Nizwa in the Ad Dakhiliyah region, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to Bahla Fort, one of the oldest fortresses in the country, and is known for its pottery. The fort and the town are enclosed by the remains of a 12 km fortified wall, and most buildings are made of traditional mud brick, many of them hundreds of years old.

A short distance beyond Bahla lies Jebrine Castle, a massive three-storey building from the Al Ya'ruba dynasty. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture, with wooden inscriptions and paintings on its ceilings.