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Khasab Castle is a historic fort in Khasab, the main town of Oman's Musandam Governorate. The Portuguese built the present structure in the early seventeenth century, and it was later used by local rulers. The fort includes a large central tower, defensive walls, and traditional storage and residential spaces, reflecting its role in protecting the settlement and its harbor.
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Where is Khasab Castle?
Khasab Castle is in Khasab, the main town of Oman's Musandam Governorate. Its coastal position overlooks the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Was Khasab Castle built by the Portuguese?
The surviving castle is generally associated with the early seventeenth-century Ya'rubi period under Imam Nasir bin Murshid Al-Ya'rubi. Omani heritage information says it was later reinforced during Portuguese occupation, so the simple label Portuguese-built misses its different construction phases.
What does Khasab Castle look like?
The fort is roughly square, with four corner towers, defensive walls, and a large central tower. Its traditional structures include a bait al-qufl lock house and a palm-frond summer house.
What was Khasab Castle used for?
The central tower was used for cannons, and the fort helped defend the coast and nearby shipping routes. The complex also stored boats and reflects Musandam's role at the entrance to the Gulf.
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