Ghāf ash Shaykh
Ghāf ash Shaykh is a locality in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Ghāf ash Shaykh is situated nearby to the locality Ḩayy al ‘Ayn, as well as near the suburb Farq.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Nizwa Fort.
Nizwa Fort
Castle
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Nizwa Fort is a large castle in Nizwa, Oman built in the seventeenth century. It is a popular tourist destination. Nizwa Fort is situated 3½ km north of Ghāf ash Shaykh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nizwa.
Nizwa
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
Ghāf ash Shaykh
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Ghaf ash Shaykh”
- Location: Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
22.90419° or 22° 54′ 15″ northLongitude
57.52528° or 57° 31′ 31″ eastElevation
501 metres (1,644 feet)Open location code
7HJVWG3G+M4GeoNames ID
11832184
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In Other Languages
“Ghāf ash Shaykh” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “غاف الشّيخ”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ḩayy al ‘Ayn and Farq.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jabal Farq and Nazwa.
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