Update 2021: The village has undergone many changes since this post. It is currently being turned into a hotel.
The village also has houses, stores, and a mosque all built of rock and clay. The rocks used were very large and some of the buildings, such as the mosque, are built into larger rocks.
As the rocks used were from the mountain area itself, it’s hard to see the village from a distance and you can easily drive past it without noticing it other than the fort.
Al Miqsar Village was built around 300 years ago and is located atop a small mountain in Wadi Shie. The small fort at the top is known as Wadi Shie Castle and has high slits through which to aim a rifle and also to provide ventilation.
It is also part of the defence network of Khor Fakkan City which includes Al Adwani Tower, Al Rabi Tower and al Hisn Fort in the city itself. The lookouts would warn each other by gunfire.
Al Miqsar Village
The village is currently being restored by Sharjah Planning and Survey Department along with several other historical areas of Khor Fakkan.
Al Miqsar Village can currently be reached by following the road to Wadi Shie from Khor Fakkan, after going through the underpass, keep to right at all forks. Or take the walkway under the Khor Fakkan Rd by taking The Walk on the dry side of Al Rafisa Dam (although the underpass is not yet very accessible to all).
To take this route, park at Rafisa Dam, follow signs for The Walk and follow the path all the way under the highway. There is later to be a parking area for visitors there.
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What else is near Al Miqsar Village?
- Rafisa Dam
- Rabi Tower and Hiking Trail
- Khor Fakkan
- Wadi Shees
- Madha
- Al Nahwa
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