It is considered an architectural masterpiece built on the foot of a rock designed to protect the city from Bedouin attacks.

[1] The fort is located in the northeastern entrance of the city of Mukalla, a historic center for visitors surrounded by a public park.

[citation needed] Although many archaeologists have cautioned against negligence of the fortress, which turned into a birdhouse and facing serious damages, the General Authority of Antiquities are unable to make a serious move for preservation due to lack of budget to begin the restoration work.

The Commission stated that if restored, it could be turned into an important tourist attraction that generates considerable income that can assist the improvement of the province, which needs substantial funding to improve its other tourist spots similarly subject to destruction.

The fever of tourism investments can destroy the fort under many pretexts as well, the most important of which is the location overlooking the city of Mukalla.