Nakheel house

Nakheel house

Nakheel is a neighborhood of Ras al Khaimah and still contains the remains of some spectacular buildings -- towers, fortified houses, family compounds -- that reflect its function in the society decades ago.

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This large rectangular tower shows features -- rifle slots etc -- of its original construction
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A carved stone indicates the date of construction (Hijra 1335)
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Inside the ladder to the upper levels is still in place
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View up the wall over the doorways; brace for pulley is still in place
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Timbers inside the tower are still in relatively good condition
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The 'Nakheel House' once occupied by one of the city's ruling families
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Quality palm matting was used in the ceiling construction
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View of a side wall showing how the walls of individual rooms on the upper level are gone
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Stone and a local version of primitive cement were used in the wall construction
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View of the ceiling from the lower level
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As at Hamrah, shell-filled beach sand was used in these first blocks
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View of wall showing evidence of renovations over the years

 


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