Bithnah Fort is a traditional double story rock, coral and mudbrick fortification located in the Wadi Ham, near the village of Bithnah in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The fort has played a significant role in the history of the Emirates, particularly in the emergence of Fujairah as an independent emirate in the early 20th century. With a controlling position overlooking the Wadi Ham, the fort replaced an Iron Age fortification.
Al Bithnah Fort
Bithnah Fort prior to restoration
The square guard tower of Bithnah Fort, facing away from the Wadi Ham.
Bithnah Fort, showing the square guard tower to the right.
The Emirate of Fujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, the only one of the seven with a coastline solely on the Gulf of Oman and none on the Persian Gulf. Its capital is Fujairah.
Lookout towers of Al Badiyah Mosque, the oldest surviving mosque in the United Arab Emirates
Cement Factory in Dibba
A view of Fujairah at night
Al-Badiyah Mosque