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Oman Travel Guide
Sultanate of Oman is the official name and is bound by the gulf of Oman in the northeast and in the southeast by Arabian Sea, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. At the northern tip of the Musandam Peninsula is an enclave between the UAE of Ras Al-Khaima in the west and Fujairah in the southeast. Muscat is the capital city of Oman.
Oman Attractions
AL Jalali Fort – Portuguese occupying forces built the fort in the early part of 16 th century because of the persistent threats from the Persian naval forces. In the latter half of the 16 th century new fortification and towers were added. After the edifice’s capture by victorious Omani forces in 1650, Al Jalali Fort was rebuilt and strengthened to take the present form.
Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace – is the royal residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos is located on the waterfront.
Grand Mosque – the place gives a wonderful cultural impression of the country and the tour allows tourists to see the men and women’s prayer hall. The Sultanate of Oman sponsors the tour.
Mirani Fort – the towers of the fort above the surrounding landscape gives a breathtaking view of the harbour and the entire city from its pinnacle. The Mirani edifice was built on the ruins of an Omani fortification and no other man made structure appears to soar higher than the Mirani. After the conquest of Muscat in the 15 th and 16 th century the structure was bolstered in tune with advances in military warfare of those times.
Watch Tower – the track going around the hill for the entrance to the watchtower as the gates are closed due to track repairs. The tower provides view of the dhow harbour, the sea and the mountains.
Nabi Ayoub’s Tomb – the tomb lies on Jable Ittin and marks the place where the remains of the Prophet can be found. The walls of the building are inscribed verses from the Holy Quran. The small mosque near the tomb is believed to have been used by the Nabi Ayoub for prayers.
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-Balid vividly illustrate the trade in Frankincense. The trade flourished in the region for many centuries as an important trade activities of the ancient and medieval world.
Bahla Fort – the oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, which was the dominant tribe in the area from the 12 th century to the end of 15 th century. The ruins of the immense fort with its walls and towers of unbaked bricks and its stone foundations is a remarkable example of this type of fortification and attests to the power of the Banu Nebhan.
Tanuf Ruins - On the road side of the track is the cemetery and at the first glance it looks like any other rock-strewn plain but a closer look reveals that many of the stones have been placed in an upright position. The position of the rocks marks the graves of the dead with no other inscriptions and offerings.
