Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah
Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah is a locality in Muscat Governorate, Oman. Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah is situated nearby to the suburb Sidab, as well as near the neighborhood Tawiyan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum and Al Alam Palace.
National Museum
Museum
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The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman is a museum located in 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.
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 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 2½ km north of Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tawiyan and Haramil.
Muscat
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Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman and its most important and populous city. It has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE and for centuries was an important trading port on the Maritime Silk Road.
Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Ḥillat ar Rifay‘ah” and “Hillat ar Rufay`ah”
- Location: Muscat Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
23.59532° or 23° 35′ 43″ northLongitude
58.5967° or 58° 35′ 48″ eastElevation
10 metres (33 feet)Open location code
7HMWHHWW+4MGeoNames ID
11827945
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In Other Languages
“Ḩillat ar Rufay‘ah” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “حلّة الرفيعة”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sidab and Ḩillat aş Şanādiq.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bandar Sidab and Jazīrat Şīrah.
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