Al Ghāfatayn

Al Ghāfatayn is a locality in , . Al Ghāfatayn is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Nizwa Fort.

Castle
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a 17th-century fortification in , . is situated 3½ km south of Al Ghāfatayn.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nizwa.

Photo: Inkey, CC BY 2.0.
is the largest city in in Oman and was the capital of .

Al Ghāfatayn

Latitude
22.96614° or 22° 57′ 58″ north
Longitude
57.53752° or 57° 32′ 15″ east
Elevation
537 metres (1,762 feet)
Open location code
7HJVXG8Q+F2
Geo­Names ID
11832171
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In Other Languages

“Al Ghāfatayn” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الغافتين”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Marfa‘ Dāris and Al Kātibīyah.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Jabal Ḩawrat Farq and Nazwa.

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