Nizwa is the capital of Dakhlia province and one of the most famous cities in Oman. The city lies in an oval valley between the mountains and surrounded by a sea of palm trees. For a long time, Nizwa was the spiritual center of Oman and the mainstay of the defense of the interior of the country. Nizwa is the oldest capital of Oman. The first fortification in Nizwa was built in 851, at the beginning of the XVI the Portuguese destroyed the Nizava, after which the fort was rebuilt in 1649-61.
Nizwa is home to one of Oman's best markets. Prices for antiques, crafts and precious metals in Nizwa are the lowest. Here is a stunning selection of canes, Bedouin guns and the famous Omani daggers.
The village and fort of Bahla is 38 km from Nizwa. It was always considered a place where there were surpluses of sorcerers and sorcerers. In the center of the old market you can see a large shady tree, which is chained to the ground. The fact is that it is inhabited by gins. And so that Gina didn't take the tree with her, the locals chained it to the ground. Some Bahloui families still practice magic, sorcery and conspiracy. That Bahla is considered the "homeland" of carpets. Bahla is also famous for its potters. Bachla Fort is considered to be one of the most ancient and is included in the list of the historical settlement of UNESCO (in its present form it exists since the XVII century)