Bāb al Mathā‘īb

Bāb al Mathā‘īb is a gate in Muscat Governorate, Oman. Bāb al Mathā‘īb is situated nearby to Al Mirani Fort, as well as near the neighborhood Kalbuh.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Al Mirani Fort and Al Alam Palace.

Al Mirani Fort

Fort

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Fort Al-Mirani is a fort located in the harbor of the city of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort existed prior to the Portuguese invasion and was later rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1587. The fort became the first to use cannons in Oman. Al Mirani Fort is situated 190 metres east of Bāb al Mathā‘īb.

Al Alam Palace

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Al Alam Palace is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Al Alam Palace is situated 360 metres east of Bāb al Mathā‘īb.

National Museum

Museum

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The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is located in Old Muscat, Oman. It was developed as a result of a ten-year collaboration between the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Royal Estate Affairs of Oman, Jasper Jacob Associates, and Arts Architecture International Ltd, and opened to the public in 2016. National Museum is situated 650 metres south of Bāb al Mathā‘īb.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalbuh and Muscat.