Qal’at al-Bahrain
“Qal’at al-Bahrain is a typical tell – an artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupation. The strata of the 300 × 600 m tell testify
Middle East
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
“The World Heritage Committee deleted the property because of Oman’s decision to reduce the size of the protected area by 90%. In 1996, the population of the Arabian
Bahla Fort
“The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of the 15th century. The
Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn
“The protohistoric site of Bat lies near a palm grove in the interior of the Sultanate of Oman. Together with the neighbouring sites, it forms the most complete
Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
There are “some 3,000 such systems still in use in Oman. The origins of this system of irrigation may date back to AD 500, but archaeological evidence suggests
Land of Frankincense
“The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly illustrate the trade