4391Culture and history

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites The Frankincense Trail

    By Marhaba DhofarProduct code 328102P7
    Frankincense Tree in Al Baleed Museum
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    Sumhuram Site

    Duration

    9 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    En, Guide, Service Guide

    Confirmation

    Instant

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    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Muscat

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    Overview

    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.

    What's Included

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Other

    Tour Guide

    Other

    A fully air-conditioned vehicle

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Entrance Fees: Al Baleed Museum, Sumhuram & Ubar

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Meeting And Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup Everyone
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    Itinerary

    Standard9 hours
    1

    LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJ9tTRVogzVs79aL4Ge6Um0=

    45 minutesYes

    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.

    2

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    45 minutesYes

    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.

    3

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    1 hourYes

    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.

    4

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    30 minutesNot Applicable

    Drive to Wadi Dawkha (UNESCO World Heritage site), also known as the "Frankincense trees," which has the largest collection of naturally grown Frankincense trees in the region. Discover the history of Frankincense as well as its applications in the modern world.

    5

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    45 minutesYes

    Proceed to the "The Lost City of Ubar" (UNESCO World Heritage site), one of the ancient sites in the Dhofar region where archaeologists using remote sensing equipment discovered the city's remains in 1992. Ubar is thought to have been inhabited from approximately 2800 B.C. to approximately 300 A.D. and was an important trading center for frankincense before being buried in the rising dunes. At the site, there is a small museum displaying archaeological discoveries

    Additional Info

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    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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    Standard

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    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

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    100% refundable 1+ days before

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