Due to various dynasties taking over, the fort has been built and rebuilt (modified) several times over the centuries. Some artifacts and apparels kept inside the fort dates back to as old as 500 BC. Also, there are several open-air stairs, and wind towers making it all the more stunning. Situated in the land of magic, myths, and legends, the Bahla fort was made during the 12th to 15th century, by the then rulers of Banu Nebhan tribe. ‘Normal’ things to look out for! Walls, wells, and towers!īeing the architecture of the Islamic period, one could easily spot maze rooms and buildings with spaces, and wells built amidst the fort. Nonetheless, if you are planning your trip to Oman, and want to spice up things a bit, then set your eyes on this fort as it takes you away from your mundane and slightly less-paranormal life. Certainly, there are speculations over these narratives and oral tales infamous in the region, but who knows what might be the truth? Ssssshh! The legend goes that if you are not from Bahla and touched the tree, you would be doomed to great misfortune and an untimely death.”Īnd there many more. “There’s a tree growing in the citadel that would bring an untimely death to anyone who touched it because the sorcerer had cast a spell on it. One of them was a woman, who is said to have built the Fort’s walls in one night alone.”

“Those who die by violence here are said to become djinn and haunt their place of death. The stones erected and mortar plastered during the day have come unraveled in the night and have been replaced by ruins in the morning, often.' At first, Dalrymple finds that much of the old life, including the belief in djinns, seems to have faded but after some digging, he learns that these old customs are simply hidden and very much alive. Getting his redemption, the same man now has delayed the fort restoration as an unseen force. The title refers to the spirits that according to legend have, throughout the ages, watched over the inhabitants of Delhi. 'Almost 1400 years ago, a man was stoned to death by the villagers of Bahla for practicing wizardry. Have a look at some of the most famous ones below.

The city of djinns