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About Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain

Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain was built in the 1890s by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa, ruler of Abu Dhabi, to protect the city and its precious palm groves. Its round, four-storey tower and the square courtyard with crenellated walls are made of mud brick, a building material that keeps rooms cool in the desert heat. Later the fort was used by the Trucial Oman Scouts, a local force under British command. Today it houses an exhibition about Wilfred Thesiger, the British explorer who crossed the Empty Quarter on camel in the 1940s. This photo shows its gate towers and the flag.

Puzzle tip: start with the two round towers and the flag, then fill the sandy walls and the clear sky.

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