Jalan Bani Bu Hassanِ (Arabic: جعلان بني بو حسن) is a wilayah in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, Oman.
The natural landscape of Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Wilayat varies between plains, mountains, caves, and water springs.
Local residents engage in various crafts and industries, including agriculture, animal husbandry, camel and livestock breeding, fishing, gold and silver craftsmanship, textile production, and leatherwork (such as "shumara").
Many caves are found in Jebel Qahwan, which the inhabitants of the mountainous area used for their residence, storage, and the protection of themselves and their animals from strong winds, storms, and rain.
The smaller part also houses the food storage area, a swimming pool, a laundry room, and a defensive tower.
The fort's windows and openings were designed to provide lighting and ventilation, evident in the terraces where the governor meets the people twice a day.
In the walls of the main building, there are architectural decorations made of gypsum, including square patterns painted in different colors.
The main building's walls feature geometric decorations, consisting of squares created with painted gypsum.
[5] The wilayat boasts a variety of traditional crafts, with a significant portion of its population engaged in agriculture, considering it their primary source of livelihood and sustenance.
The people in the desert areas specialize in herding sheep and camels, as there are vast grazing lands and plains with suitable vegetation for this traditional occupation.
Over the years, some modern industries have been introduced in the wilayat as part of the comprehensive development efforts led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
Moreover, the people of Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Wilayat are known for their traditional arts and crafts, including "Al-Razha," "Al-Aazi," "Al-Madeema," "Al-Maydan," "Al-Tashah Shah," and "Al-Raiwa."
Horse and camel races are also held in the region[6] Jalan Bani Bu Hassan is about 300 kilometres away from Muscat.
[7] It is bordered by Al Kamil Wal Wafi in the north, Jalan Bani Bu Ali in the south, Sur in the east, and Bidiya and Sharqiya Sands in the west.