Sakamkam Fort

The Sakamkam Fort

Sakamkam Fort is a historic fort in Sakamkam, just north of Fujairah City, Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.[1]

The fort, on a hilly position,[2] became ruined, but has now been restored.[3] It has a round watchtower, with views of the modern Fujairah City, where Fujairah Fort is located.[4]

Sakamkam Fort is close to the Fujairah Free Zone, to the east.

History

Sakamkam Fort was built in 1879 by Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi, the local headman, on a hill overlooking the Sakamkam area. During the 19th century it served principally as a defensive outpost of the nearby Fujairah Fort, monitoring and protecting the surrounding district against raids and tribal conflict.[5] The fort was also a focus of village life, where residents gathered to discuss local affairs and where festivals and celebrations were held in the square before it.[6]

Architecture

The fort was constructed from local materials – black stone, mud and palm fronds – on an elevated, rocky position. It is dominated by a round watchtower commanding a panoramic view over Fujairah City, with two walled enclosures separated by two buildings on its western side.[6]

See also

Other local forts:[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Fujairah Map, UAE: Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, 2018
  2. ↑ Rao, Krishna Kavin. "Sakamkam Fort Fujairah". 500px.com. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Sakamkam Fort". Castles.nl. 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Sakamkam Fort". YouTube. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Sakamkam Fort". Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Sakamkam Fort". Castles.nl. Retrieved 13 July 2026.

25°10′23″N 56°20′06″E / 25.173101°N 56.334909°E / 25.173101; 56.334909 (Sakamkam Fort)


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