Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Nizwa

At 40m high, it would make quite the formidable task for any army of that day to consider.

Inside the inner fortifications of Nizwa Fort. This is a 17th century fort, the inner stronghold of a much larger castle. Entrance to the fort was protected with multiple secret trap doors and pitfalls, reinforced doors where boiling date oil could be poured on enemy attackers, and many other impressive defensive components.