Wilayat Of Rustaq

The wilayat of Rustaq is in the Western Hajar, at the south of the Batinah. Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya'arubi. Rustaq fort, built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam in Oman, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque and four towers. The tallest tower stands over 18.5m high and has a diameter of 6m. Hazm Fort is an outstanding example of Omani Islamic architecture and was built in 1711AD. The fort's roof is built on columns, and contains no wooden supports. Its walls can withstand great impact, being no less than 3m thick. Rustaq is an area of healing, warm springs, the most notable being Ain al Kasafa.

Its water runs at 45degC and is regarded as a cure

for rheumatism and skin diseases due to its sulph

content. There are three popular wadis to visit:

Wadi Bani Ghafar; Wadi al Sahtan and Wadi Bani Auf.

In addition, the mountains are pitted with caves

such as Al Sanaqha Cave with its own subterranean

springs. One of the main occupations in Rustaq is

beekeeping. Pure Omani honey is a most sought-after

commodity and is of the highest quality. Fruits such

as pomegranates, apricots, plums and grapes are

grown on the foothills of Jebel al Akhdar and brought

to Rustaq for sale.

Historic of AL-Rustaq :




Education in Oman was confined in schools and mosques workshops were taught by the Koran and learn the principles of Islam and the Arabic language and numeracy One of the most prominent schools of historic mosques in Amman leave school established by the world loved Ben departure in Sohar School and the Institute exclusively village mosque and a school Bayada Balrstak Aldharh Bbahla, Having established Abu Muhammad Abdullah bin Swimming team Pahlavi spent their wealth, and a school in the citadel capricious. Thus continued the march from generation to generation to graduate scientists.

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