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An oasis with thermal waters and numerous archaeological sites.
Khatt is a mountainous village south-east of the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Famous for its hot springs, there is evidence that Khatt has been a site of constant human settlement since the stone age – a record of over 5,000 years of occupation.
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the RAK National Museum is situated in Al Hisn Fort. It presents the history and culture of Ras al Khaimah.
Shimal Fort
Shimal Fort, known locally as 'Sheba's Palace', the remains of an Islamic era fortification.
the best-preserved fishermen village in the UAE
the UAE’s only remaining hilltop fort, dating back to the Bronze Age. The fort was a last point of defence against the British who attacked Ras al Khaimah in the 19th century. The village of Dhayah has remains of old tombs and settlements.
the highest peak in the UAE, at 1,934m, and is home to the world's longest zipline