16th Century Fort that fought against Colonialism by Wahhabist tribes in UAE
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Gps Coordinates / 25.137726,56.3368803
Fort 16th Century Fujairah VR UAE
48QP+FRH بجوار متحف - Al Sharyah - Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
Dating back to the 16th century, it is the among the oldest as well as the largest castles in the country.
It is probably the oldest fort in the UAE and was occupied by the Wahhabists.
Gps Coordinates / 25.1384172,56.336869
It is noted for playing significant roles in fighting back the wave of colonialism. Today, it is among the main tourist attractions in the city.
Radio carbon dating has identified the date of the construction as around 1500–1550.
Link Location Gps / Gps Link 25.1364628 / Gps Link 25.1381081 / Gps Link 25.1387155 / Gps Link 25.1388612
Gps Coordinates / 25.1364628,56.3354282 / 25.1381081,56.3378654 / 25.1387155,56.3371539 / 25.1388612,56.3370133
The fort is located about 2 km from central modern Fujairah in the old Fujairah region, on a small rocky hill which reaches 20 meters high. It is around 1 km away from the coast.
The fort is part of a complex with several old houses and a mosque.
Gps Coordinates / 25.138215,56.3371209
It is guarded by three round watchtowers and a square watchtower.
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The watchtowers and main building are connected by the walls, and there is a central hall surrounded by these towers and wall. The irregular shape of the castle is due to the uneven surface of the rock it sits on.
