Al Aswad Castle

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Al Aswad Castle

Al Aswad Castle or Maqniyat Fort is an old Islamic fort located in Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman. It is dating back to the 16th Century AD.

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Country: Oman

District: Ad Dhahirah Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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