Liwa Fort
| Liwa Fort | |
|---|---|
Arabic: حِصْنُ لِوَىٰ | |
| Near Harmul in Liwa, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman | |
A view of Liwa Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Owner | The Government of Oman under the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism |
| Controlled by | The Ya'rubid Dynasty under the Imamate of Oman (1600s–1738)
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Restored |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 24°31′18″N 56°34′33″E / 24.521761°N 56.575745°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 17th century (approx.) |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Royal Army of Oman (1600s–2002) The Royal Oman Police as guards (2003-present) |
Liwa Fort (Arabic: حِصْنُ لِوَىٰ, romanized: Hiṣn Liwā) is a fort located in the eastern coast of the Wilayah (Province) of Liwa in Oman. Located about 1.5 kilometers from the center of the Wilayah, the fort was built by the Ya'rubids around 400 years ago under either Imam Nasir bin Murshid or Sultan bin Saif.
58 meters in length and 75 meters in width, it was once regarded as the center of Liwa, the fort was used for protection as well as the residence of the Wali (Governor), and a place to discuss and manage the Wilayah’s affairs. The fort is unique because it is located very close to the sea, which is unusual for many Omani forts. The fort is allegedly the namesake of the entire Wilayat of Liwa, accredited to the many palm trees twining around the fort.