I came across this wall of windows at As Sulaif fort, Ibri, Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Oman. Breaking our long drive home, we came across this fascinating walled fort, mostly in ruins. It is an excellent place to visit if you happen to be in the area…

Mar
14
2016
That’s a great face in that wall. He/she looks happy.
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Thanks, Hugh, it was an unexpected stop off, and a complete shock to turn the mountain corner and see this massive fort built down the side of the mountain.
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I agree. This photo would have been a great one for one of my most recent photo challenges which was all about finding faces in/on objects. This would have been perfect.
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So this wall is facing out at the world. What a charming statement by the builders. The fort looks interesting, but in contrast it is a bit faceless. 😉 Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks, Ludwig, It’s quite a cute window wall and I’m so glad I found it, with Monday windows in mind… The faceless front was to repel invaders, the fort is full of small holes in the wall for shooting at the enemy and the entrance has a slit above the door where boiling oil could be dropped on the invaders. I shall eventually do full post, the site is amazing, sadly more renovation is needed, but it’s a wonderful place to visit …
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Heading to Oman in January! In the meantime, your photos whet my appetite – thanks for sharing!
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Never got to that one. It looks great!
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I love old forts and castles. There is so much history there.
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