We Love Oman: Islamic architecture of Mirbat Castle

Mirbat Castle is a popular tourist attraction for people who visit Oman.  Mirbat is located less than an hour’s drive from Salalah,  it is a tourist attraction famous for its fascinating archaeological sites such as Mirbat Castle. The castle is distinguishable by its Omani style of architecture. While Mirbat Castle and its ancient complex is distinguishable by Islamic architecture, the tourists can also find here the tombs and graves of scholars.

"East of Salalah, the coastal town of Mirbat was once the capital of Dhofar, trading in frankincense and Arabian horses,” according to the Ministry of Tourism.
“One of the fort’s facilities was allocated to be an office for the management and staff of the fort who oversee it and organise visits. They also brief the visitors on the fort’s history and its facilities, as well as the distribution of publications about the tourist attractions in the Wilayat of Mirbat in particular and the Governorate of Dhofar in general.

It receives many visitors, including school students and tourists from most countries of the world. It hosts many heritage events, such as poetry readings and folklore festivals, in addition to national holidays, celebrations and other occasions.