![DSC04959.jpg](DSC04959_t.jpg) This large
rectangular tower shows features -- rifle slots etc -- of its original
construction |
![DSC04960.jpg](DSC04960_t.jpg) A carved stone
indicates the date of construction (Hijra 1335) |
![DSC04961.jpg](DSC04961_t.jpg) Inside the
ladder to the upper levels is still in place |
![DSC04962.jpg](DSC04962_t.jpg) View up the wall
over the doorways; brace for pulley is still in place |
![DSC04963.jpg](DSC04963_t.jpg) Timbers inside
the tower are still in relatively good condition |
![DSC04964.jpg](DSC04964_t.jpg) The 'Nakheel
House' once occupied by one of the city's ruling families |
![DSC04965.jpg](DSC04965_t.jpg) Quality palm
matting was used in the ceiling construction |
![DSC04966.jpg](DSC04966_t.jpg) View of a side
wall showing how the walls of individual rooms on the upper level are gone |
![DSC04967.jpg](DSC04967_t.jpg) Stone and a
local version of primitive cement were used in the wall construction |
![DSC04968.jpg](DSC04968_t.jpg) View of the
ceiling from the lower level |
![DSC04969.jpg](DSC04969_t.jpg) As at Hamrah,
shell-filled beach sand was used in these first blocks |
![DSC04970.jpg](DSC04970_t.jpg) View of wall
showing evidence of renovations over the years |