Historical Forts of Oman

4. Rustaq Fort

Located in Rustaq. Dated back to the first century Pre Islamic Period (Sixth century B.C.). It is a building constructed of special selected stones fixed together by mortar and mud - bricks. It contains several buildings and fortifications, which were used for housing and storage purposes. It is penetrated by Falaj Al Sa' eghi and contains several wells, Bayadha mosque, and the tomb of late Imam / Sultan bin Seif (Qaidh Al Ardh). The Ministry restored the castle in ( 1407 A.H. - 1986 A.D. ).

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