Dhayah Fort

Dhayah Fort (Arabic: قلعة ضاية) is an 18th-century fortification in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the highest hilltop fort in the UAE and was the site of a battle during the Persian Gulf campaign of 1819, when British troops captured the fort after a brief siege.

The fall of Dhayah was to pave the way for the signing of the General Maritime Treaty of 1820, the first of a number of treaties between the British government and the Sheikhs, or rulers, of what would become known as the Trucial Coast.

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Dhayah Fort ranks #5,120 of 8,764 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #2 of the 19 mapped in United Arab Emirates. Founded c. 1750, it is older than 18% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 638 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Sharjah, 88 km away. See how United Arab Emirates compares in the castle statistics.

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