UNESCO World Heritage Sites The Frankincense Trail
The four elements of the Land of Frankincense vividly depict the centuries-long frankincense commerce that thrived in this region. They are a remarkable testament to the civilizations that have existed in southern Arabia since the Neolithic period. The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkha, as well as the ruins of the caravan oasis of Ubar in Shisr and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed, vividly depict the frankincense trade that thrived in this region for many centuries as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world. The frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) can still be found in Wadi Dawkha, and frankincense is still gathered there. The Wadi drains the north-south mountains seasonally, disappearing into the Rub al Khali desert in the 'Empty Quarter.' Under the severe heat of this region, trees flourish in the alluvial bed of the Wadi.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites The Frankincense Trail
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Al Balid Archeological Site
We'll go to Al Baleed, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Museum of the Frankincense Land. It displays the region's historical and archaeological heritage, as well as its exceptional maritime tradition. The Al Baleed site is open from 08:30 to 20:00 on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 15:00 to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Museum of the Frankincense Land
We will visit the Museum of Frankincense which you can see the ancient historical and cultural in Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman. It also showcase some artifacts and how the ancient civilization do their daily life.
Sumhuram Old City
go to Khor Rori Creek, which is the location of Sumhuram’s ruined city. It was the center of the ancient Arabian frankincense trade. Sumhuram Museum / Archaeological Park is one of the components of the Land of Frankincense designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is situated in the ancient city of Khor Rori, where the frankincense and copper trade flourished.
Inclusions
- Entrance Fees: Al Baleed Site and Museum, Sumhuram, Ubar
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration will be 9hrs including the pick up and drop off to the hotel and including the visiting the tour locations.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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From the hotel pick-up, our driver/ guide will wait for you in the lobby. From the Airport /Port our representative will welcome you with your name upon arrival gate of the airport or port gate.
