Sumhuram Old City
Sumhuram Old City
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Soumya Nayak
Dubai, United Arab Emirates672 contributions
Nov 2021
Sumhuram is a UNESCO Heritage Site. They charge 2 OMR per car entry fee, irrespective of the number of people in the car. We first went to the museum which had a short video about the history of this site. It was a famous port once upon a time for export of frankincense & import of other items. The heritage site which has only the walls (no roof) was the village. The video explained it all.
Those interested in history & archeology would find this interesting. But nothing more to see or do at this place. There is the beach, but there are multiple other spots around Salalah to enjoy the beach.
Those interested in history & archeology would find this interesting. But nothing more to see or do at this place. There is the beach, but there are multiple other spots around Salalah to enjoy the beach.
Written November 4, 2021
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Aniaggg
Warsaw, Poland85 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Very interesting site. The 4 thousand years old harbor is located in the natural lagoon.
The use of water and tides to ship the oilbanum is quite surprising.
We have been there in late December and it was quite warm but the wind made a visit pleasant.
Well rebuilt and preserved ancient construction.
I recommend visiting it.
The use of water and tides to ship the oilbanum is quite surprising.
We have been there in late December and it was quite warm but the wind made a visit pleasant.
Well rebuilt and preserved ancient construction.
I recommend visiting it.
Written January 26, 2022
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Ali Nazifpour
Tehran, Iran32 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Visiting this place is free alongside the Museum of Frankincense Land. It is a sublime experience, with ample explanations provided on the boards, and a feeling of visiting ruins of a lost oasis, which shows the fickle nature of human achievements. It's a rare opportunity.
Written April 23, 2024
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Mary
Tucson, AZ36 contributions
Feb 2023
Best advice? Take your time here. This was once an important port city on the frankincense trade routes. I was on a cruise excursion and we were rushed. There is good signage but it would be good to have a knowledgeable guide. There seems to be a visitor’s center which we didn’t see. In spite of these limitations, it was a really interesting site to visit. The frankincense tree is fascinating. There are clearly defined areas of function -- living, storage, meeting.
Written March 8, 2023
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RLR53
Pisa, Italy5,865 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We were there with a group of archaeologists, some of whom participated in the restoration missions. The site is splendid with two entrance doors (by sea and by land) from which zigzag streets wind their way to prevent any enemies from entering with war machines. Incoming and outgoing goods were stored in warehouses certainly governed by a customs official. It's a shame that the port close to the mouth of a river into the sea then silted up. Not to be missed
Written November 30, 2023
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Shefeekkk
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates227 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Sumhuram archaeological site is a UNESCO world heritage site. The ancient site is built in the area of Khor Rori - (Near Wadi Darbat). Visit the gallery within the site to see some of the 3 rd Century BC to 1 St century AD finds from the site including some evocative old buildings. a small lake sorround by this site.
Written July 14, 2016
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JAMS51
Helensburgh, UK747 contributions
Feb 2020
A fascinating site dating back to the 3rd century BC with links to the Frankincense trade & the Queen of Sheba. Good facilities & plenty of signs giving you information about the different areas, there is a video presentation & computer information points in the visitors center.
Well worth a visit.
Well worth a visit.
Written March 15, 2020
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Sid S
Hong Kong, China35 contributions
Dec 2019
Sumhuram might have been the palace of Queen Sheba but no one can tell for sure. The excavation is still going on. It’s sitting on a very strategic location, on a mount facing the sea with two big mountains guarding the entry, and the other side is a valley with water source. It’s supposed to be an important location for Frankincense trade. It's a must-see in Salalah and totally blows your mind when you think about the history and significance of this place.
Written December 25, 2019
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English07734
Salalah, Oman11 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
About half an hour outside Salalah toward Mirbat in a khor, or inlet. There's a museum nearby that makes for an interesting browse, but not nearly as captivating as Al Baleed. Good for walking, though. When we visited, there was a herd of camels grazing in the khor itself. Made for some fun photography.
Written August 16, 2017
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Belleraphon
Los Angeles, CA144 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Not just a ruin, compact enough and excavated/restored to be interesting. Explained well in the small free museum. Now I come to write- go to the museum first then the site. The museum is just down the hill past it. That way you will know well what you are looking at on the ground. The track alongside the museum leads down to the most fabulous unspoilt beach. Take some basic refreshments and your beach stuff and linger there with the place to yourself except maybe some camels. 4 x4 not essential.
Written December 23, 2014
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Sarò a Salahlah al 18di Aprile al Marriott hotel,potrò fare delle visite organizzandomi da solo o devo appoggiarmi al mio tour operator? Accettano gli euro o dovrò cambiare in moneta locale? Grazie
Written January 20, 2016
Nessun problema per organizzarsi in loco, si può noleggiare un'auto, con autista se intendi andare nel deserto. La moneta locale è necessaria solo nel suq.
Written January 25, 2016
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