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Oman / Dhofar /
Salalah
The wilayat of Salalah, which is the administrative capital of
Dhofar, lies on the Arabian Sea, around 1040km from Muscat in
the north. The city has been subject to many historical and archaeological
studies over the years and evidence has been found in the form
of writing, inscriptions and signs indicating that a number of
different civilizations have succeeded each other here.
The Manjawi
civilization dwelt in the district of Belid between the 12th and
16th centuries. At this time, the area was renowned for its thriving
import and export activities, the main exports being Arabian horses
and frankincense. It is thought that Ahmed bin Mohammed al Haboudhi
rebuilt the city and renamed it Al Mansourah
(The Victorious)
and this status was reaffirmed in the writings of explorers Marco
Polo and Ibn Batuta. There are three archaeological sites in Al
Mughsil with traces of ancient walls, tombs and mosques.
Not all the
sights in Salalah belong to the past, however. This wilayat contains
stunning beaches and steep, mountainous landscapes. The rocky
outcrops on the beach in Mughsil contain many blowholes which
burst dramatically during high tide. Salalah is developing as
a tourist resort and is attracting a number of international hotel
chains such as Holiday Inn and Hilton. Port Salalah, completed
in 1998, is destined to become one of the world's most important
container terminals. Its construction has provided jobs for many
Omanis.
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