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Sultanate. It once served as the main residence for judges and governors before and after Oman's renaissance. Comprising a ground floor and two upper floors, the ground floor features a central gate closed by two large doors. The construction of rooms and corridors on both floors employed the "Kafi" method, resembling honeycomb cells. This distinctive architectural approach was used to build the fortress, avoiding the use of palm trunks or timber for roofing. Instead, natural raw materials were employed. The ground floor includes consultation rooms, multi-purpose chambers, a mosque, and a central well. The fortress also accommodates rooms for the governor's family, storerooms, and spaces for the military commander, ammunition storage, and other functions. On the other hand, the upper floor contains a long corridor historically used as a school for teaching the Quran, religious sciences, and Arabic language. There are designated areas for the residents, and ventilation openings overlook Al-Muntarib village, serving as a vital source of fresh air from the sea breeze during the evenings. Multiple balconies also offer panoramic views of the village. The second floor is open to an external space, affording visitors a beautiful view in all directions. The fortress is adorned with numerous authentic heritage artifacts and symbols, providing insights into Bidiyah's heritage for visitors. This fortress overlooks a fertile palm oasis on the outskirts of the Eastern Sands, which serves as a gathering point for many wandering Bedouins. During the harvest season, from June to September each year, they converge upon Al-Muntarib and other oasis towns. The fortress covers an area of 900 square meters.
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falaj and a flowing river of fresh and plentiful water. The construction of this falaj was led by Sheikh Jum'a bin Said Al-Mughairy and the residents of Al-Dhahir. Exploiting the presence of this ample water source, the people of Al-Dhahir historically and contemporarily cultivated a variety of crops. In the past, they cultivated crops such as wheat, barley, corn, lentils, millet, pearl millet, grapes, quince, garlic, and fava beans. In recent times, they have expanded their agricultural endeavors to include watermelon, cucumber, cantaloupe, tomatoes, and other crops that thrive with the water supply from Al-Dhahir Falaj.
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Raka Oasis, nestled amidst sand hills on three sides, offering a picturesque view. The Shihak Oasis presents a similar charm, along with the expansive
Hawiyah Oasis, surrounded by sand dunes, creating a unique scene. This oasis serves as a living model of harmonious blending, where golden sands cradle it, creating a green peninsula in a unique tableau that distinguishes it from other oases in the Sultanate. Moreover, the steep slopes in the southern part of the Hawiyah Oasis provide an exceptional location for sand skiing.
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The village of Al-Dhahir derives its name from the renowned Al-Dhahir Falaj, which reaches a depth of 60 arm lengths (approximately 108 meters). This falaj is among the most famous in the
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