| Native name | حصن الحزم |
|---|---|
| Location | Rustaq, Oman |
| Coordinates | 23.5507°N 57.4729°E |
| Construction start date | 1708 |
| Height | 40 meters |
Al Hazm Castle, also known as Al Hazm fort, is a castle in Rustaq, Oman.[1]
History
The castle was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif II in 1708.[2] It was built as a residence for the imam.[3] The castle also had a prison, mosque, and religious classrooms.
After Sultan bin Saif II died in 1718, he was buried within the castle.[4]
In 1988, it was submitted to the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.[1] It was undergoing restoration work as of 2020.[5]
Architecture
The castle is a large rectangular construction flanked by two round fortified towers. The towers are on the southern and eastern corners. The castle features a large, intricately carved wooden door.[2]
References
- ^ "The forts of Rostaq and al-Hazm". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived 2007-06-11 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ "Oman- Al Hazm Castle to host a variety of entertainment shows from April 24". menafn. April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Travel Oman: Visit Al Hazm Castle in Rustaq". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
- ^ Publications, Jpm (2000). Gulf States. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 85. ISBN 978-2-88452-099-7.
- ^ Davids, Gavin (2020-05-04). "Oman completes restoration work on tourism landmarks". meconstructionnews.com. Archived 2020-05-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-24.