Tanuf Ruins
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A mud-brick village destroyed in the 1950s Jebel Akhdar War, with ruins backed by a canyon mouth on the way to Jebel Shams.
Tanuf lies about 15 km northwest of Nizwa, beside the road to Al Hamra and Jebel Shams. This mud-brick village was bombed by British forces during the Jebel Akhdar War in the 1950s and abandoned afterwards. The remaining mud walls, towers and falaj channels are scattered at the foot of the mountain, with the mouth of the Tanuf canyon behind them. The desolate scenery is very photogenic. Nearby is the Tanuf bottled-water plant, which is well known across Oman. Entry is free. You can wander freely among the ruins, but be careful of loose walls and do not climb on them. It is a good half-hour stop on the way to Jebel Shams.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Falaj Daris
- Al Hoota Cave
- Nizwa Fort
- Nizwa Souq & Friday Goat Market
- Wadi Bani Habib
- Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon
- Misfat al Abriyeen
- Al Hamra Old Village & Bait al Safah