historical

ALMA’CHARAH TOWER

A search to find ancient towers in Ras Al Khaimah  picture from google Al-Hamra Rachellee Watch Tower is located in the Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah. Drive towards Sheikh Muhammad Bin Salem Road and take the small dirt road exit at 25°42’05.7″N 55°48’26.2″E, continue for a short drive. Route-1…

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Falaj Al Mualla Fort

A Perfect day trip to visit with family and kids during the summer holidays. Archaeological sites and historical monuments. Gypsy Overlanding Family Falaj Al Mualla Fort is a 19th-century fort located in the oasis town called Falaj Almoalaa in Umm al-Quwain emirate, one of the seven emirates which comprise the…

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Masfout Castle

Masfout village and Castle Masfout Castle lies on top of mountains. It is located on the northern borders of Masfout and it is approximately 10 km from Hatta to reach the old castle which was built during the 19th century.  Masfout is a village which is part of Ajman and…

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Wadi Saham-Petroglyph

Wadi Saham is a seasonal water stream in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The place is known for its petroglyphs which includes a single rock bearing 26 petroglyphs across four faces. The major petroglyph assemblage in the wadi is focused on a single rock, to the side of the road, with…

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Al Bidya Mosque

Bidya mosque is located near the village of Al Bidya in the east coast emirate of Fujairah and 8km north of Khor Fakkan. It is located in between the hillside and Hajar Mountains. It still remains a mystery who built the mosque. The Al Bidya also called as Al Badiyah…

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Crash site of an RAF Venom

Place: Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) 4×4 only, Steep, hairpin turns A search of Hero… Owen Watkinson The Buraimi and Jebel Akhdar war between 1952-1959 The venom fighter jet engine displays the turbine (rear of engine) and one combustion chamber at Al Ain village, near Saiq. It’s all begun over the…

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Bibi Maryam Tomb

Place : Qalhat or Galhat, Oman UNESCO The tomb of Bibi Maryam, also known as ‘The Mausoleum of Lady Maryam’ Qalhat once served as an important stop in the wider Indian Ocean trade network. In the 14th and 15th centuries it had great strategic significance in the Kingdom of Hormuz,…

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