Sohar Fort

This castle is one of the oldest tourist places in Sohar, and one of the most important castles and forts due to its privileged location, and the important role it played over the past centuries. The history of this fort dates back to the period of Portuguese rule of the country, at the end of the thirteenth century and the beginning of the fourteenth century AD, according to Confirmed by archaeological excavations in the castle.

The fort currently houses a museum that displays many archaeological and historical aspects of the city and other places in the Sultanate of Oman. This museum also highlights the important role played by the copper trade in the city and its relationship with the city of Canton in China, in addition to the artifacts that were found within the archaeological excavations of Inside the fort and other places in Oman.