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Dhofar Governorate

Historic Sites of Dhofar

This collection features the archaeological remains and fortifications that defined the ancient frankincense trade in Oman’s Dhofar region. It includes UNESCO-listed sites such as the ancient ports of Khor Rori and Al Baleed, alongside the desert ruins of Ubar, a vital caravan stop. The list also highlights coastal defensive structures like Mirbat Fort and Taqah Castle, which offer insights into Omani military architecture and regional governance through the centuries.

Historic Sites of Dhofar — Map
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Khor Rori

Khor Rori is a bar-built estuary at the mouth of Wādī Darbāt in the Dhofar Governorate, Oman, near Taqah.
B

Al Baleed / alblyd

UNESCO World Heritage site and archaeological park containing the ruins of a medieval trading port. The site features the Museum of the Frankincense Land and remains of a grand mosque and citadel dating between the 8th and 16th centuries.
C

Ubar

Known as the 'Atlantis of the Sands,' these desert ruins represent a fortified caravan stop on the incense route. The site was rediscovered in 1992 using satellite imagery, revealing a collapsed limestone cavern and ancient walls.
Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA
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Mirbat Fort / hsn mrbat

A coastal fortification overlooking the harbor, famous for the 1972 Battle of Mirbat. The structure showcases traditional Omani defensive architecture and served as a strategic point for protecting the historic port and frankincense trade routes.
Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA
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Taqah Castle

A 19th-century fortification that served as the private residence of a local Wali. Now a museum, it displays traditional Omani weapons, jewelry, and household items within its well-preserved living quarters and defensive watchtowers.
F

Land of Frankincense

The Land of Frankincense is a site in Oman on the Incense Road. The site includes frankincense trees, Khor Rori and the remains of a caravan…
G

Castle of Sidh

A defensive outpost built from local stone, located at the eastern edge of the Dhofar coast. It served as a security point for the frankincense trade and provided protection for the local fishing community.
Khor Rori
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Al Baleed / alblyd
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Ubar

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