Sur

City · 🇴🇲 Oman

Population 120,000

Area 1,912 km²

Time zone Asia/Muscat

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Wilayat Sur Essentials

Wilayat Sur is a coastal region defined by its deep maritime heritage and traditional dhow-building industry. This list features the UNESCO-listed 13th-century ruins of Qalhat and the Ras Al Jinz reserve, a critical nesting site for green sea turtles. The selection includes defensive architecture such as Al-Sunaysilah and Bilad Sur castles, alongside the natural landscape of Wadi Tiwi and the iconic Al-Ayjah Lighthouse overlooking the Khor al Batar lagoon.

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Natural Wonders

Sur's coastline is defined by the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, the primary nesting site for endangered green turtles in the Indian Ocean. The region features dramatic wadis like Wadi Shab, where freshwater pools meet limestone cliffs, and the historic harbor of Ayjah. These sites provide a mix of maritime heritage, unique ecological habitats, and panoramic views of the Gulf of Oman.

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