Rustaq Fort…

Rustaq fort is magnificent,appropriate for such an important trading center between the coast and the western Hajer mountains.Celebrateed in folkore and verse ,it was originally called Qalat Al kisra after the Persian who controlled the land between Sohar and Rustaq in the 7th century. Rustaq Fort is one of the most important historic building in Oman. It's considered the highest fort in Oman. It's told that it was built by the Persians.The fort was named for its location, for "Rustaq" is a persian name which means the area that is located on the border.The Rustaq Fort used to look like a triangle tower, but now after restoring it by Al-Yarubi family in the time between 1624-1649.By the time from 1744 to 1936 Imam Mohammed bin Abduallah Al-Khalellyadded more barriers and fortifications to the fort. It got fully restored in 1999.The fort contains 4 towers:- The red tower: It's about 16 m high.- The wind tower: It was built by Imam Saif bin Sultan & it's about 18 m high.-The devil tower: It was also built by Imam Saif bin Sultan & it's about 18.5 m high.The modern tower: It was built by Imam Ahmed bin Saeed & it's 11.5 m high.Rustaq fort contains 10 cannons.