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MUSCAT ATTRACTIONS
Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. The rocky Western Al Hajar Mountains dominate the landscape of Muscat. The city lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman and is in the proximity of the strategic Straits of Hormuz. Low-lying white buildings typify most of Muscat's urban landscape, while the port-district of Muttrah, with its corniche and harbour, form the north-eastern periphery of the city. Muscat's economy is dominated by trade, petroleum and porting.
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NIZWA ATTRACTIONS
Nizwa is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km (1.5 hours) from Muscat. The population is estimated at around 70,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Al Jabel Al Akhdar. Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and it was once a center of trade, religion, education and art. Its Jama (grand mosque) was formerly a center for Islamic learning. Nizwa acquired its importance because it has been an important meeting point at the base of the Western Hajar Mountains.
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SUR ATTRACTIONS
Sur is a capital city of Ash Sharqiyah Region, northeastern Oman, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It is located from 93 miles (150 km) southeast of the Omani capital Muscat. By the 6th century, Sur was an established centre for trade with East Africa. In the 16th century, it was under Portuguese rule but was liberated by the Omani imam Nasir ibn Murshid and underwent an economic revival, as a trade centre with India and East Africa. This continued until the mid-19th century, when the British outlawed the slave trade. The city was further ruined by the opening of the Suez Canal, which saw it lose trade with India. Today the city has retained its reputation as a major dhow-building town, the very same vessels that were used for trade two centuries previously.
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DHOFAR ATTRACTIONS
The Tourist Attractions in Dhofar attract travelers from various countries and continents of the world. The leading Tourist Attractions in Dhofar include the Samhuram, Al-Blaid, Ubar, Mirbat Fort, Sadah Fort, Taqah Fort, Salah Museum, Wadi Darbat, Teiq Cave, Al-Merneif Cave, Razzat Cave, and the Ettein Cave. Dhofar, which is reckoned as one of the most famous tourist destinations in Oman, is strewn with plenty of splendid tourist attractions. The Tourist Attractions in Dhofar include ancient ports, forts, museums, and caves. The local as well as the international visitors frequent the Tourist Attractions in Dhofar throughout the year. One of the most renowned tourist attractions in Dhofar is the Samhuram.
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BAHLA FORT ( UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE )
Bahla Fort is one of four historic fortresses situated at the foot of the Djebel Akhdar highlands in Oman. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the oasis of Bahla was prosperous under the control of the Banu Nebhan tribe. The fort's ruined adobe walls and towers rise some 165 feet above its sandstone foundations. Nearby to the southwest is the Friday Mosque with a 14th-century sculpted mihrab. The fort was not restored or conserved before 1987, and had fallen into a parlous state, with parts of the walls collapsing each year in the rainy season. The fort became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It was included in the List of World Heritage Sites in danger from 1988.
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