Bilad Sur Castle

Located in the Wilayat of Sur in the South Sharqiyah Governorate, this ancient defensive fortification is distinguished by its strategic location overlooking the sea. It is a square-shaped structure with a wooden gate secured by tightly fastened copper nails. An outer wall surrounds it, topped by four towers ranging in height from 13 to 15 meters. The walls of this wall are distributed with loopholes, gun ports, crenellations, and windows of varying shapes and sizes, as well as openings for lighting and ventilation. The fort was used as an office and administrative center for the Wali (governor) until [year missing]. 1976 AD.