#travelwithgdp Fact: In the early 1950s, the large round tower of the ancient fort built in the center of the town was bombed and rocketed by the British Royal Air Force, who were called in to assist the then-reigning Sultan Said bin Taymour in suppressing a revolt by leaders of the interior Imamate of Oman. The conflict was driven by a struggle for shares in Oman’s newly discovered oil wealth.
Description: Nizwa was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries AD. The Nizwa Gate shown in the picture indicates the first welcome into the main central area. Today, Nizwa is a diverse prosperous place with numerous agricultural, historical and recreational aspects.
Place: Nizwa Gate, Nizwa, Oman
Date: February, 2018
Weather: Winter
Shot On: @canonasia
Travelling With: Solo
Places Visited on Trip: Nizwa and Muscat, Oman
Trip Total Days: 5 Days
Budget Required: INR 50,000