S-7
Name: حصن الرباكي (Ḥiṣn ar-Rubākī)
Site Type: Isolated Structure
Periodization:
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Terrain: Scree
Site Condition: Good
Coordinates: 1758295 N, 248786 E
Notes: Lookout on E side of mouth of Wadi Bin ‘Ali. Main structure ~8m square. Remains of second structure, adjoining but more poorly preserved, to S. 4 storeys visible. Entrance facing S. Stairs inside, just to the R of the entrance. Well to the E of the building. Second structure ~9m E–W by ~6 N–S (but probably much larger originally). Second structure has turret in SE corner, first structure has none. Second structure has at least two storeys. Mud brick walls with stone foundations throughout.
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