Izki
Sign in to saveIzki () 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
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- province of Oman
- Official name
- إِزْكِي
- Country
- Oman
- Located in
- Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
- Image
- Izki old city.jpg
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- 1714
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Article
11 sectionsContents
- 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.