The Masmak can be divided into six distinct parts: the gate, the mosque, the
majlis, the well, the towers and the courtyard.
Gate The main gate of the palace is located in the western wall, measuring high and wide. It is thick and is made of
palmwood. There is an opening on the center of the door, called
al-Khokha, which is just big enough for one person to pass at a time, and is a defensive feature designed to allow people in and out without opening the door.
Mosque The mosque is located to the left of the entrance. It is a large room supported by several columns with shelves in the walls for placing
''mus'hafs of the
Quran. A
mihrab'' can be found in the mosque, and there are holes in the walls to provide
ventilation.
Majlis It is located directly ahead of the entrance and is a room in the shape of a rectangle. On the wall facing the entrance and the southern wall, there are holes in the walls for ventilation and lighting, similar to those found in the mosque.
Well The
well is located in the northeastern corner of the fortress.
Watchtowers In each of the corners of the mosque are conical towers, each approximately high. The towers are accessed through staircases located inside them. The walls of the towers are especially thick, with a thickness of .
Courtyard The courtyard is surrounded by rooms with columns connected to each other internally, and it has stairs on the eastern side leading to the first floor and roofs, and there are three residential units, the first served as the residence of the ruler, the second used as a
bayt al-mal, and the third was allocated for the accommodation of guests. ==See also==