Also, there are several open-air stairs, and wind towers making it all the more stunning. ‘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. Entertaining, fascinating, and informative, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure. The stones erected and mortar plastered during the day have come unraveled in the night and have been replaced by ruins in the morning, often." Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Getting his redemption, the same man now has delayed the fort restoration as an unseen force. "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.
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