Bahla Fort (قلعة بهلاء) is one of the oldest and largest forts in Oman, and is the country’s only fort on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  The fort was built between the 12th and 15th century by the powerful Banu Nebhan tribe, who controlled the frankincense trade at the time and made Bahla their capital. But some parts of the fort are thought to have been built before then, with artifacts found dating back as early as 500 BC. The fort was constructed of local mud-brick, and has remarkably survived through the centuries, with the occasional restoration.

There are various paranormal stories surrounding the fort. Legend has it that Bahla was threatened by an attack from a neighboring kingdom and the ruler reached out to a jinn for help. The massive fort was supposedly built overnight and the enemy armies made a hasty retreat after just looking at it. Another legend says that the fort was built upon a site where a sorcerer was stoned for his wizardry, and his spirit has haunted the fort and impeded restoration ever since.

According to one Omani historian who helped with the most recent restoration of the fort from 1987-2012: ‘“Bahla was the center of military, religion, and politics in that age. And powerful people attracted powerful jinn,” he admits, recalling stories of ancient Bahlawi generals who were potent enough to stand atop the fort and command the jinn.’

This fort is a stronghold in the physical realm, as well as in the spiritual realm. Let’s pray that the demonic stronghold over Bahla will come down! 

[Jesus] canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by His victory over them on the cross.  Colossians 2:14-15 

• Let’s exalt the triumphant victory of Jesus at the cross over the city of Bahla!
• Let’s declare the disarming of spiritual rulers and authorities over Bahla!
• Let’s proclaim that Jesus offers the people of Bahla forgiveness of sin and eternal life!

Worship with us!: Victor’s Crown by Darlene Zschech. We declare that Jesus wears the Victor’s crown and has overcome the evil one!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Khumaylah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 180

Qusaybah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 180

Ash-Shabkah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 175

Al-Mahaffah, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 169

As-Suwayh, Bahla district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 158