Английская Википедия:Fujairah Fort
Fujairah Fort (Шаблон:Lang-ar) is a fort in the city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dating back to the 16th century, it is among the oldest as well as the largest castles in the country.Шаблон:Citation needed It is noted for playing significant roles in fighting back the wave of colonialism.Шаблон:Citation needed Today, it is among the main tourist attractions in the city.[1] It is probably the oldest fort in the UAE and was occupied by the Wahhabists.[2]
Location
The fort is located about 2 km from central modern Fujairah in the old Fujairah region, on a small rocky hill which reaches 20 meters high. It is around 1 km away from the coast.[1][3][4]
Architecture and history
The fort is part of a complex with several old houses and a mosque. It is guarded by three round watchtowers and a square watchtower. The watchtowers and main building are connected by the walls, and there is a central hall surrounded by these towers and wall. The irregular shape of the castle is due to the uneven surface of the rock it sits on. The building is built of local materials, mostly rocks, gravels, mud, hay and plasters. Radiocarbon dating has identified the date of the construction as around 1500–1550.Шаблон:Citation needed It was then renovated during 1650–1700.Шаблон:Citation needed The British Navy destroyed three of the towers in 1925 during an action enforcing British anti-slavery policy.[2][5] The bombardment was by HMIS Lawrence,[6] resulting in the recovery of a fine of 1,500 rupees from the sheikh. The fort was restored by the Fujairah Administration of Antiquity and Heritage during 1997/2000 using the same materials with which it was built.[7]
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Inside the main courtyard
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One of the watchtowers from the courtyard
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Staircase to the roof in one of the watchtowers
See also
- Fujairah Museum, nearby
- Sakamkam Fort, to the north
References
External links
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 قلاع وحصون الفجيرة صورة من الماضي الجميل. Al-Khaleej. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 Шаблон:Cite news
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- ↑ قلعة الفجيرة Шаблон:Webarchive. National Registry of Archaeological Sites. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
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