Once the residence of numerous former rulers and the location of the Government, Al Hisn (Sharjah Fort) today serves as one of the most prominent museum in Sharjah. Located in the heart of old Sharjah, the fort was torn down. This proved to be an extremely unpopular decisions and it was for this reason that the structure was meticulously recreated to stand as it originally did. The fort had also played an important part in the development of the Emirate’s commercial, social and political importance.

The structure is itself from the outside extremely impressive and immense in nature and comprises of an array of differ. The immense fort consists of a terrace and three towers which are interconnected by various rooms and halls that surround a large central courtyard. One other important aspect of this structure is the charming and traditional look of the building that sets it apart from the rest of the city.

Its interiors also present the chance to see one of the elegant buildings in all of Sharjah. Each room presents a variety of items most of which belonged to the former occupants of the Fort in addition to historically significant items. Visitors can move from room to room and discover the rich variety of items on offer.

Al Shaikh’s Room features the original raised bed of Sheikha Muhra as well as a Koran holder that originally belonged to the Grandfather of Dr. Sheikh Sultan, which is notable for its age as it dates from 1866.

The Weapons Safe displays a variety of historically significant weapons including the first rifle ever used in Sharjah. Other items that are on display here include pistols, bullets, bullet belts and power horns. Visitors can also note the difference of the decoration presents on the rifles which denotes the economic wellbeing at the time each was bought.

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