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This tour provides a good insight on Omani history and glorious heritage. Tour Starts with powerful Fort with its massive Circular Cannon Tower and imagine life inside the Fort in the 17th Century, one of the most impressive forts in Oman and the traditional Souq. Preciously restored, each Fort has its own story. They were first built for military defense but were also used for social and community gatherings. Before reaching Nizwa, which was once the capital of Oman, go through the traditional and craft Souk where you can buy some souvenirs before visiting the Fort of Nizwa. Al Hamra and Misfat al Abryaeen to see one of the oldest villages of this region. The traditional mud houses dated back from 400 years are still occupied. The falaj system used in this village one of the oldest of this kind (UNESCO site). Bait al safa museum is in the old part of Al Hamra. Park by the roundabout at the western end of town and walk along the street past the historic old Yemeni-style buildings. The ladies will spot you before you see them in the interior gloom of the downstairs entrance

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