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[ when? ] 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.
Other local forts: [1]
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