Izki

Izki () is a town in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northeastern Oman. It is located at c. altitude, and has a population of 35,173 (2003 census).

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Place details

Locality: ولاية إزكي
Region: محافظة الداخلية
Country: عمان
Population: 36,203
Timezone: Asia/Muscat

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Izki Ad Dakhiliyah Oman
Settlement.other_name: Wilayat Izki
Settlement.native_name: إِزْكِي
Settlement.nickname: Garnan
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Izki old city.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Ruins at Izki's old city
Settlement.pushpin_map: Oman
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: above
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Oman
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Ad Dakhiliyah Region
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_as_of: 2003
Settlement.population_total: 35,173
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities

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Wikidata facts

Official name: إِزْكِي
Image: Izki old city.jpg

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Commons category: Izki
native label: إِزْكِي
P12749: 1714

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Contents

Location
History
Attractions
Zakiet Archaeological Tombs
Jarnan Cave
Demographics
Traditional Crafts and Industries
Service Institutions
References
External links
Sources

Izki () is a town in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northeastern Oman. It is located at c. altitude, and has a population of 35,173 (2003 census).

The archaeological landmarks are still evidence of the ancient heritage of the state, where there are about 142 towers, and three castles, one of which is "Al Awamir Castle" and two castles in the town of "Al Qaryatayn", in addition to the presence of a number of archaeological houses, the most important of which are "Al Nazar and Al Yamin", along with a large fortress that was built during the reign of Said bin Sultan and some parts of it have been demolished due to the passage of time and erosion factors.