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Bahla in Oman is a small town and the origin of the town dates back to the third millennium BC and the town is guarded by a defensive wall, length of which is about seven miles. The ancient town of Bahla has been declared as a World Heritage Site and the place is known for its pottery making and there is a Souk in town where all such products are sold. The small town of Bahla and its emergence can be credited to Banu Nebhan which was the dominant tribe of the area for over three hundred years starting from the twelfth century and ending on the fifteenth. The small town of Bahla boasts of a fort and is a good example of fortification which shows the power of a tribe through the walls and towers and the huge stone foundations all seems to be reminiscent of the strong foundations of the tribes that use to rule the roost again. The remains of the fort stand commandingly over the village at a height over one hundred and sixty feet. The Fort has never been restored thus keeping it as original as possible. The fort has also undergone damages and the outer walls of the fort have collapsed due to inclement weather and heavy rains. The fort as well as the Oasis of Bahla is a classic example of the ancient civilization that the Oman boasts of. The Omani Civilization dates back to some thousands of years at one point of time the kingdom of Oman used to stretch from the East African Coast to the Indian Sub Continent. This great kingdom lasted for some three hundred years and it was perhaps the Golden period of the Sultanate of Oman. The Oasis of Bahla and the great fort is perhaps a useful reminder of the great times that the kingdom had enjoyed and it has also become one of the most popular destinations in Oman.
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