Dibba — unique archaeological tourism destination
Published: 04:06 PM,Jun 24,2024 | EDITED : 08:06 AM,Jun 25,2024
A visitor to this wilayat will be drawn to dozens of ancient houses built of rocks, mud and palm leaves
The ‘Al Sanat’ which is located on the costal side of Wilayat of Dibba (Musandam Governorate) is considered one of the oldest marine areas in the wilayat, which is still present in its historical components to this day, with the harmony of its natural components that mix high mountains, sea water, wide sandy beach, and diverse coral reefs.
All these have made it a tourist destination for practicing various activities such as diving, swimming and rowing as well as kayaking and recreation during most seasons of the year.
The area is distinguished by its proximity to the sea cave, or what is locally called ‘Al Khaimah’ which is literally means ‘The Tent’, which is carved out by various erosion factors, making it a unique tourist attraction that is visited by tourists from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Boats can enter this unique area during 'tidal' times when the sea water recedes and it is classified as one of the idealist diving destination.
In addition, there are many ancient ruins of houses in this wilayat that still bear witness to the ancient history of Oman. A visitor to this wilayat will be drawn to dozens of ancient houses built of rocks, mud, and palm leaves.
Among the most prominent areas that residents used to resort to are Khor “Ma’alla” and “Al Sal” due to the presence of mountainous plains that include a large number of agricultural areas, where wheat is grown.
Most of the ancient houses and ancient cemeteries were built on the slopes of the mountains.
Choosing these areas ensures that they are influenced by the valley streams. Therefore, these ancient houses and tombs are still resilient to the effects of weather and climate over centuries.
Access to these archaeological sites is very easy and many of them can be seen while driving by car.
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY YAHYA AL SALMANI
All these have made it a tourist destination for practicing various activities such as diving, swimming and rowing as well as kayaking and recreation during most seasons of the year.
The area is distinguished by its proximity to the sea cave, or what is locally called ‘Al Khaimah’ which is literally means ‘The Tent’, which is carved out by various erosion factors, making it a unique tourist attraction that is visited by tourists from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Boats can enter this unique area during 'tidal' times when the sea water recedes and it is classified as one of the idealist diving destination.
In addition, there are many ancient ruins of houses in this wilayat that still bear witness to the ancient history of Oman. A visitor to this wilayat will be drawn to dozens of ancient houses built of rocks, mud, and palm leaves.
Among the most prominent areas that residents used to resort to are Khor “Ma’alla” and “Al Sal” due to the presence of mountainous plains that include a large number of agricultural areas, where wheat is grown.
Most of the ancient houses and ancient cemeteries were built on the slopes of the mountains.
Choosing these areas ensures that they are influenced by the valley streams. Therefore, these ancient houses and tombs are still resilient to the effects of weather and climate over centuries.
Access to these archaeological sites is very easy and many of them can be seen while driving by car.
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY YAHYA AL SALMANI