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Sightseeing
Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country, and the third highest in Arabian Peninsula. The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km from Muscat
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Jebel Shams
Jebel Shams is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of Al Hamra town. It is the highest mountain of the Hajar range and the country, and the third highest in Arabian Peninsula. The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km from Muscat
Estimated to be over 2 million years old, Al Hoota Cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, Oman’s epic mountain. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula with a total length of around 4.5km, of which just 500m is easily accessible to the general public.
Cueva Al Hoota
Rwadah-Hamra RoadEstimated to be over 2 million years old, Al Hoota Cave is located at the foot of Jabal Shams, Oman’s epic mountain. It is the first and only show cave in the Arabian Peninsula with a total length of around 4.5km, of which just 500m is easily accessible to the general public.
Top tip for a trip around Oman, stay in Nizwa on a Thursday evening then visit a truly authentic goat market by the souk on the Friday morning early - this is a truly unique experience you will always remember, another reviewer has detailed it below - do it I promise you will not be disappointed
Zoco de Nizwa
Top tip for a trip around Oman, stay in Nizwa on a Thursday evening then visit a truly authentic goat market by the souk on the Friday morning early - this is a truly unique experience you will always remember, another reviewer has detailed it below - do it I promise you will not be disappointed
is located in the Souk saal Lane in NizwaOne of the most famous mosques and mosques that are distributed throughout the state between its villages and neighborhoods. The mosque tells a story recalled by the sons of the state where it is located in the market lane, which is known for the existence of a traditional market, so the name of the lane came after a saal market. The mosque was built saal in the eighth year of migration and is the second mosque in the province of Nizwa The novel confirms that this mosque was built during the reign of Imam Salt bin Malik Kharousi. The ornate writing in the mihrab of the mosque indicates
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is located in the Souk saal Lane in NizwaOne of the most famous mosques and mosques that are distributed throughout the state between its villages and neighborhoods. The mosque tells a story recalled by the sons of the state where it is located in the market lane, which is known for the existence of a traditional market, so the name of the lane came after a saal market. The mosque was built saal in the eighth year of migration and is the second mosque in the province of Nizwa The novel confirms that this mosque was built during the reign of Imam Salt bin Malik Kharousi. The ornate writing in the mihrab of the mosque indicates
This stunning castle is a very interesting place to see.
The stunning architecture and the surrounding views that can be seen are very impressive.
The castle itself has a great history and audio guide is available in multiple languages to hear it all.
Interesting to see and hear all about the past, Located a bit outside the main town land so transport is needed.
Jabrin
This stunning castle is a very interesting place to see.
The stunning architecture and the surrounding views that can be seen are very impressive.
The castle itself has a great history and audio guide is available in multiple languages to hear it all.
Interesting to see and hear all about the past, Located a bit outside the main town land so transport is needed.
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987.
Bahla
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Jebel Akhdar highlands in Oman and the country's only UNESCO-listed fort added in 1987.
Sightseeing
is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult bin Malik Al Kharusi in the ninth century and was later renovated by imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi in the 17th century. Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi is known as the imam responsible for removing the Portuguese from Oman.
Fortaleza de Nizwa
is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oman due to the fact that it is an amazing example of old Omani architecture that provides an illustration of the way Omani people used to live in ancient times. The oldest part of Nizwa Fort was originally constructed by imam Al Sult bin Malik Al Kharusi in the ninth century and was later renovated by imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi in the 17th century. Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Yarubi is known as the imam responsible for removing the Portuguese from Oman.
Sightseeing
The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its plethora of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa wilayat (village). One hundred of these are still in use today.
Parque Falaj Daris
The Falaj Daris is the biggest falaj in Oman, and one of the five collectively listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006. Nizwa’s former prosperity was due to its plethora of water supplies, with over 134 aflaj (plural for falaj) in the Nizwa wilayat (village). One hundred of these are still in use today.
Sightseeing
This historic 2,450 metre-long falaj is located in Barkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, and is famous for having a unique water distribution system and continuity of flow throughout the year. It’s fascinating to see how one of its channels passes through Al Radeeda fortress on its way to the farmlands.
Falaj Al Khatmain
This historic 2,450 metre-long falaj is located in Barkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, and is famous for having a unique water distribution system and continuity of flow throughout the year. It’s fascinating to see how one of its channels passes through Al Radeeda fortress on its way to the farmlands.