Al Ghantaq
Al Ghantaq is a locality in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Al Ghantaq is situated nearby to the locality Aş Şaqrīyah, as well as near Ar Ruwayshīyah.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nizwa Fort.
Nizwa Fort
Castle
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Nizwa Fort is a 17th-century fortification in Nizwa, Oman. Built in the 1650s under Imam Sultan bin Saif, it is known for its large circular tower and is one of Oman's prominent historic and tourist landmarks.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nizwa.
Nizwa
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat.
Al Ghantaq
- Type: Locality
- Location: Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
22.93705° or 22° 56′ 13″ northLongitude
57.51186° or 57° 30′ 43″ eastElevation
534 metres (1,752 feet)Open location code
7HJVWGP6+RPGeoNames ID
11832178
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In Other Languages
“Al Ghantaq” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الغنتق”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Aş Şaqrīyah and Ar Ruwayshīyah.
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