Rustaq Fort
The fort stands at the centre of the old settlement, a solid block on the map with houses, lanes and palm gardens gathered around it.
Minimalist map poster · Oman
Rustaq Map Poster & Print
23.3908° N / 57.4244° E
An oasis town at the foot of Oman's Hajar mountains, where palm groves, wadis and a great fort shape the map
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Rustaq in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Rustaq, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Rustaq at home
The map
About this Rustaq map poster
Rustaq lies on the inland side of the Batinah plain, where the Western Hajar mountains begin to rise. From above, it is less a single compact town than a spread of settlements among date palm gardens, linked by roads that follow the wadis down from the hills. On the map, the groves show as open spaces between clusters of streets and houses.
The town has a long history as a seat of power. The origins of Rustaq Fort are often dated to before the Islamic era, and the fort was substantially rebuilt in later centuries. In the seventeenth century, under the Ya'ariba dynasty, Rustaq served as a capital of Oman. There are hot springs nearby, and the traditional falaj channels that carry water to the date gardens are still part of daily life.
A Rustaq map poster sets the soft, scattered forms of the oasis against the hard edge of the mountains beyond. Roads curve along dry riverbeds, the fort is a strong central mark, and the settlement fans out wherever there was water. The composition is shaped far more by geography than by planning.
- Population
- 120,000
- Coordinates
- 23.3908° N / 57.4244° E
- Elevation
- 341 m
- Time zone
- Muscat
- Region
- Rustaq, Oman
Palm oasis gardens
Date groves irrigated by falaj channels fill the spaces between settlements. They leave broad open areas that give the print a light, airy texture.
Wadi roads
Roads follow the dry riverbeds that come down from the Hajar range, drawing gentle curved lines from the mountains toward the plain.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rustaq
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Rustaq
A map that means something
For Omanis from Rustaq and residents of the Batinah region, the map is a portrait of home shaped by water and mountains. Visitors who came for the fort, the springs or the mountain drives will recognise it too.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital HD files come as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, or you can order a printed poster, framed or unframed.
Order the Rustaq posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Rustaq map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rustaq poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Rustaq poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Rustaq poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Rustaq poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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