Middle East
Oman
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate

Al Ghāf

Al Ghāf is a locality in , . Al Ghāf is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bahla Fort.

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is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the highlands in and was the country's first UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bahla and Jabrin.

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is a fortified oasis town in , best known for its immense 14th-century fortress and for a unique style of pottery.

Village
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, also known as Jabreen, is a small town in in northeastern near and the Mountains. The town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the Yaruba dynasty Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692 and who was buried onsite. is situated 8 km southwest of Al Ghāf.

Al Ghāf

Latitude
22.97212° or 22° 58′ 20″ north
Longitude
57.29949° or 57° 17′ 58″ east
Elevation
576 metres (1,890 feet)
Open location code
7HJVX7CX+RQ
Geo­Names ID
11830985
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In Other Languages

“Al Ghāf” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الغاف”

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