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East of Salalah Tour: Discover Ancient Sumharam Ruins and Frankincense Trade History

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Explore the ancient Sumharam ruins and delve into the fascinating history of the frankincense trade in East of Salalah. Uncover the secrets of this important port city on the ancient trade route.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Vacation Packages Oman - The Tour Gives you the chance to discover Eastern Dhofar
The Frankincense Trail Best Attraction in Salalah
We stop at Ayn Razat, located at the foot of the Qara Mountains, with its natural springs, rich plants, and flowers.
Continue up the mountains, home of the Jebalis and their large herds of camel and cattle. In Sumhuram archaeological excavation site we inspect the ruins of this old frankincense port city and its store rooms.
Continue along the coast and stop at Bin Ali Mosque and the grave of one holy man buried here in the 14th Century.
Proceed to Mirbat, the former trading place for horses, and stroll around the old part of the town to admire the beautiful architecture and the old Dhofari houses.
While returning to Salalah we stop at Taqa’s wonderful white sandy beach

What's Included

Professional local guide
Bottled water included
All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
Driver/guide provided
Convenient hotel/port/airport pickup & drop off

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

East Of Salalah, a must-visit in Salalah Oman, is known for its historical significance. It is home to the ancient city ruins of the renowned city Sumharam (Khor Rohri) - a key attraction in Salalah. The city was the furthest eastern base of the Hadramaut kingdom along the old frankincense trade route that connected the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and India. Khor Rohri was a prominent port in the Dhofar coastline and was one of the pivotal trade cities of frankincense, potentially even being the central port and main hub for shipping.