The oasis city of Nizwa, the largest in the interior province, was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries. Today it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions with its historical buildings and imposing fort built in the mid 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'ribi, The town's immense palm oasis stretches for eight kilometers along the course of two wadis. It is famous for its bustling souq where tourists can buy exquisite copper and silver jewellery and other craft items.
Nizwa is located in the heart of Oman about 165 km from Muscat the capital city. Driving is about an hour and a half, the road pass through many Wilayats like Bidbid, Samail, and Izki. The interior climate is cold in the winter from November until March. So many things attract Nizwa visitor ranging from ancient civilization remarks to modern entertainment facilities. Water falls of Tanuf are inspiring and the magnificent Nizwa Fort is a wonder on its own. Paved roads and facilities will take you smoothly to every single village in Nizwa. Many Taxis or local bus transportation services are also available for those who can not drive. Tours also organized by many tour operators. Nizwa Hotel and Falaj Daris hotel are affordable places for relaxation and enjoyment.
Nizwa old and new souqs (markets) provide the visitor with all his or her needs with many choices to select from, whether you are seeking an old Omani khanjar or a slice of pizza. The Rocky Mountains "Jebal alHajar" are Nizwa background, from there you get to visit Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar and Al-Misfat (>3000m above sea level), Oman most spectacular areas. Up in the mountains, calm summers provide the visitor with a unique fresh air surrounded by breathtaking stones, natural architecture and temperate-zone trees and shrubs. Besides, there are the palm oasis on Wadi (valley) Kalbouh and Al Abiadh from Birkat Almouz to Tanuf, just something you will always feel in need to visit again and again. Falaj Daris is the life maintainer of Nizwa gardens and the water supplier for all domestic purposes. Parks equiped with childern playgrounds are many in the town and outside for all levels and ages. People of Nizwa are friendly, just like all Omanis, they will guide you happily and show you everything that you feel you want to see. Take my word, It is an experience that you will never find anywhere else.
Anwar
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Dhofar in History
Salalah is a City in southern Oman with 170,000 inhabitants (2005 estimate), the historic centre of Dhofar. It is the capital of Dhofar governorate with an area of 99,300 km² and 260,000 inhabitants.
Agriculture remains among Salalah's main source of income, but cement is also being produced. Salalah's port is known as Raysut, 15 km southwest.
The architecture of Salalah is rather ordinary, but the surrounding areas are of great beauty, hilly and green.
Salalah is the only major Arabian settlement that catches the monsoon, lasting from June to September. This has become a period of tourism and fairs.
Salalah has a considerable foreign population, principally from India.
Salalah is set in legends, and they tell that the Queen of Sheba had a palace here, and biblical figures like Job and the father of Mary, mother of Jesus, are supposed to have been buried here.
HISTORY
Salalah's history is traced through its importance in the trade of frankincense, making it a prosperous city. frankincense, Yellow, aromatic gum resin with a volatile oil used for incense or perfume. Previously it has also been used for religious rituals and medicine. Frankincensen may be mistaken for myrrh, the two are often used together for incense.
Frankincense called oriental, or olibanum, is obtained from a tree belonging to the genus Boswellia, found in eastern Arabia, particularly Hadramawt region in eastern Yemen, and Oman.
The method of extracting is by making incisions in the trunk of the tree allowing the frankincense to exude. It comes floating, milky white, but hardens in the air. The trees can be tapped 2 to 3 times a year.
With Ancient Egyptian religion and Judaism, frankincense was used in the rituals. Frankincense was with Middle Eastern physicists through all centuries described as effective with a number of ailments, but modern medical research has not found any medical value.
19th century: Salalah comes under control of the Omani sultans.
1932: Salalah becomes the effective capital of the country which then was known as Muscat and Oman, as Sultan Said establishes himself there.
1970: The Omani sultan is deposed, and the capital is transferred to Musqat. The new sultan, Qaboos, continues to keep ties with tribal leaders of the region.
1975: End of a regional insurrection, and Salalah sees much governmental development, including upgrading the airport to international standards and the construction of a road to the north of the country.
Agriculture remains among Salalah's main source of income, but cement is also being produced. Salalah's port is known as Raysut, 15 km southwest.
The architecture of Salalah is rather ordinary, but the surrounding areas are of great beauty, hilly and green.
Salalah is the only major Arabian settlement that catches the monsoon, lasting from June to September. This has become a period of tourism and fairs.
Salalah has a considerable foreign population, principally from India.
Salalah is set in legends, and they tell that the Queen of Sheba had a palace here, and biblical figures like Job and the father of Mary, mother of Jesus, are supposed to have been buried here.
HISTORY
Salalah's history is traced through its importance in the trade of frankincense, making it a prosperous city. frankincense, Yellow, aromatic gum resin with a volatile oil used for incense or perfume. Previously it has also been used for religious rituals and medicine. Frankincensen may be mistaken for myrrh, the two are often used together for incense.
Frankincense called oriental, or olibanum, is obtained from a tree belonging to the genus Boswellia, found in eastern Arabia, particularly Hadramawt region in eastern Yemen, and Oman.
The method of extracting is by making incisions in the trunk of the tree allowing the frankincense to exude. It comes floating, milky white, but hardens in the air. The trees can be tapped 2 to 3 times a year.
With Ancient Egyptian religion and Judaism, frankincense was used in the rituals. Frankincense was with Middle Eastern physicists through all centuries described as effective with a number of ailments, but modern medical research has not found any medical value.
19th century: Salalah comes under control of the Omani sultans.
1932: Salalah becomes the effective capital of the country which then was known as Muscat and Oman, as Sultan Said establishes himself there.
1970: The Omani sultan is deposed, and the capital is transferred to Musqat. The new sultan, Qaboos, continues to keep ties with tribal leaders of the region.
1975: End of a regional insurrection, and Salalah sees much governmental development, including upgrading the airport to international standards and the construction of a road to the north of the country.
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