Omanis used to construct their homes using various materials depending on the local weather conditions in the distant past. Houses in mountainous areas, such as Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, were constructed of stone to prevent them from collapsing during heavy rain. Regarding other areas, the majority of the regions used mud to construct their homes. This is a result of the East African culture’s influence. These older homes typically had barns in addition to bedrooms, stores, halls, and guest rooms.
Recently, several young Omani people committed their time and energy to remodelling the homes of their ancestors. Through the crooked walls and wooden windows, each house has a unique story that can be heard.
One of the wonderful mud homes in the Wilayat of Izki, more specifically in the wonderful village of Imti, called Bait Al lambah. Omanis refer to mango as al lambah, and the leafy mango tree that grows in one of the house’s rooms is what gave the building its name.
Unexpectedly, the mango tree kept expanding, so they opened the ceiling to let the sun and the sky in and to let its branches grow farther so that it could produce more of its incredibly delicious fruits.
The house was built about 400 hundred years ago and it is now renovated by one of the owner’s grandsons, Falah al Toobi. He aims to show the beauty of Omani architecture and present his ancestors house as an amazing tourist attraction.
A distinctive feature of Bait Al lambah is its integrated environmental system design. It keeps heat, fresh air, and energy in reserve. This is due to the Omani man’s inventiveness in architectural design. The house, which has a picturesque view of the magnificent palm groves to the east, is situated on the slope of one of the mountains in Harat Al Ain. It was constructed using a style of ancient architecture that is frequently used in Al Dakhiliyah: stones and mud. Its renovation was completed in the third quarter of the year.
Six rooms make up the house, which was formerly known as “matrab,” along with a hallway and two bathrooms. The fact that a portion of the falaj Al Sawad passes through the house is amazing endearing scene. The home also features something called an Arshah, which looks like tents but is constructed from palm fronds. Omanis typically host their visitors there and serve them dates and Omani coffee.
One of many old Omani homes that transport us to bygone warm times is Bait Al lambah. Every nook and cranny contained a memory, and now it is available for everyone to add their own unique memories.
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