Right fort

Also known as Ash Sharquiya Fort, Al Jalali stands to seaward of the palace on the East side over older, Arab foundations.. Some say that the fort’s name origin is "Al Jalal", meaning "great beauty", while others say the name is that of the Persian leader “Jalal Shah". When you decide which is more likely, reflect that the Portuguese built it in 1580.
As you can see in the photo, the structure of this fort differs from left fort in that it has 2 main towers and a wall with canon holes. Access is limited to the protected stairway and bridge. So difficult to take and according to the Tourist Bureau a "perfect for protecting the palace."
But, if it is difficult for people to get up into the fort it must also be difficult for soldiers to fight heir way down. And if their job is to protect the palace, they would need to come down to earth as they could not fire their canons into the palace - if they wanted to save it. So, go figure!
The last 2 pictures are of the Police Station in Old Muscat. Government buildings all are designed as square forts.Read more