Fun facts about Nizwa
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Nizwa was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries AD.
Nizwa
Oman
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
From the “History” section
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A handwritten letter from the Islamic Prophet Muhammad in 630 asked the locals of Nizwa to convert to Islam.
Nizwa
Oman
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
From the “History” section
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Nizwa Fort, built in 1668 AD, is Oman's most visited national monument.
Nizwa
Oman
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
From the “Attractions” section
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Nizwa is renowned for its silver jewelry, considered to be the best in the country.
Nizwa
Oman
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
From the “Attractions” section
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Photo: Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY-SA 2.0
Falaj Daris, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest irrigation system in Oman.
Nizwa
Oman
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.
From the “Attractions” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY-SA 2.0