Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, ( ar, جبرين) is a small town in
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northeastern
Oman near
Nizwa and the
Jabal Akhdar Mountains.
The town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the
Yaruba dynasty Imam
Bil'arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692 and who was buried onsite. The castle can be visited independently with an audio guide that is provided at the entrance and which lasts about 25 minutes.
Climate
See also
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List of cities in Oman
References
Gallery
File:Jebrin castle 1.jpg,
File:Jebrin castle 2.jpg,
File:Jebrin castle 3.jpg,
File:Jabrin 4.jpg,
File:Jqabrin castle 5.jpg,
File:Jabrin castle 7.jpg,
File:Jabrin castle 6.jpg,
File:Jabrin castle 8.jpg,
External links
ArchNetJabreen Castle, the very impressive castle in Oman
Populated places in Oman
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
{{Subdivisions of Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate