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Old Souq Watchtower
Muscat, Oman

Referred to as the Old Souq Watchtower, this fortification which overlooks the Mutrah bay and surrounding urban sprawl was built by the Portuguese at some point during their rule over Oman from approximately 1507 - 1650.

Location

Muscat, Oman
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Documents

Trade on the Fringes
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Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
journal article
Mercantile Interactions
graphic panels
Lecture 3: The Indian Ocean Trade in the Middle East
presentation slides
Cultural Connectivity in the Indian Ocean
graphic panels
Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
presentation slides
Souq Architecture
graphic panels

Events

The Old Souq Watchtower was built during Portuguese rule over Oman.

Additional Names

Old Watchtower

Site Types

tower
military

Materials/Techniques

stone
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Old Souq Watchtower
Muscat, Oman

Referred to as the Old Souq Watchtower, this fortification which overlooks the Mutrah bay and surrounding urban sprawl was built by the Portuguese at some point during their rule over Oman from approximately 1507 - 1650.

Location

Muscat, Oman
Directions

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Documents

Trade on the Fringes
graphic panels
Exploring Socio-Spatial Aspects of Traditional Souqs: The Case of Souq Mutrah, Oman
journal article
Mercantile Interactions
graphic panels
Lecture 3: The Indian Ocean Trade in the Middle East
presentation slides
Cultural Connectivity in the Indian Ocean
graphic panels
Lecture 3: Ports and Centres of Exchange
presentation slides
Souq Architecture
graphic panels

Events

The Old Souq Watchtower was built during Portuguese rule over Oman.

Additional Names

Old Watchtower

Site Types

tower
military

Materials/Techniques

stone
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