Sumhuram Archaeological Park

Sumharam is an old port city on a tiny hill near the Creel Water in the Khor Rori area. This watercourse may be found on Salalah's eastern outskirts, near Taqa hamlet. The ruins date from the fourth century BC to the fourth century AD, making them one of Oman's oldest settlements. Samhara, Samhuram, and Sumharam are all variations of Sumhuram.

Khor Rori (nearly 2000 years ago), which is now the Sumhuram archaeological site, was once one of Dhofar's most beautiful bays and was once one of the most important frankincense trading ports. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located 25 miles east of Salalah, on a hilltop overlooking the magnificent Khor Rori freshwater watercourse. The park is both a museum and an archaeological park, making it a fascinating place to visit. Archaeologists can be seen working around the ruins, excavating this historical site.

Visitors are most likely to see ongoing excavations with archaeologists digging in the sand, accompanied by historians who give advice. Take a stroll through the gallery's exhibit and learn about the gallery's fascinating history, which spans the first century BC to the third century AD. There is a little admission fee. It includes access to both the open-air archaeological site and the on-site indoor gallery.

Location: Salalah, Oman