Sakamkam Fort is a historic fort in Sakamkam, just north of Fujairah City, Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The fort, on a hilly position, became ruined, but has now been restored. It has a round watchtower, with views of the modern Fujairah City, where Fujairah Fort is located. Sakamkam Fort is close to the Fujairah Free Zone, to the east.
History Sakamkam Fort was built in 1879 by Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi, the local headman, on a hill overlooking the Sakamkam area. During the 19th century it served principally as a defensive outpost of the nearby Fujairah Fort, monitoring and protecting the surrounding district against raids and tribal conflict. The fort was also a focus of village life, where residents gathered to discuss local affairs and where festivals and celebrations were held in the square before it.
Architecture The fort was constructed from local materials – black stone, mud and palm fronds – on an elevated, rocky position. It is dominated by a round watchtower commanding a panoramic view over Fujairah City, with two walled enclosures separated by two buildings on its western side.
See also Other local forts:
Al Bithnah Fort Fujairah Fort
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