Rustaq fort was built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam (6 B.C.) in Oman.It is a building constructed of special selected stones fixed together by mortar and mud - bricks. It is built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque, several wells, Bayadha mosque, and the tomb of late Imam/Sultan bin Seif (Qaidh Al Ardh). It has four towers, the tallest stands over 18.5m high and has a diameter of 6m.The Ministry restored the castle in 1986.
more information: http://www.edwebproject.org/oman-dubai/rustaq.html
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