⏱️2 hrsDuration

🎟️OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 childrenEntry fee

🕐8:00 AM – 6:00 PMOpening

🚗Approx. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flightDistance

🪨Archaeological siteType

About Al Baleed Archaeological Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site — the ruins of the ancient city of Sumhuram, once one of the most important frankincense trade ports in the ancient world. The Museum of the Frankincense Land within the park tells the 2,000-year story of Oman's most famous export.

The site includes the remarkable ruins of the ancient port city with its mosque, citadel, and warehouses. During Khareef season (June–September) the surrounding Dhofar landscape transforms into lush tropical green, making it even more atmospheric.

✨ Highlights

✓UNESCO World Heritage Site

✓Ancient frankincense trading city

✓Museum of the Frankincense Land

✓2,000-year old ruins

✓Khareef season tropical setting

📅 Best time to visit

Avoid

Okay

Best

This month

🎒 What to bring

0/7 packed

💧 Water bottleMust

👟 Comfortable shoesMust

🧢 Hat & sunscreenMust

👗 Modest clothing

📷 Camera

💵 Entry fee: OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 childrenMust

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📍 Location

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Getting there

Located on the eastern seafront of Salalah city. Easily accessible from central Salalah by car or taxi.

🚗Approx. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flight

💡 Tips before you go

→Combine with the Frankincense Land Museum inside the park

→Khareef season (Jun–Sep) is the most atmospheric time to visit

→Good walking shoes recommended for the archaeological ruins

→The lagoon view from the park is beautiful at sunset

🏛️ Archaeological🏛️ UNESCO🏛️ History🏛️ Museum🏛️ SalalahUNESCO World Heritage SiteAncient frankincense city2,000 year old ruins

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Entry: OMR 2 adults · OMR 1 children. Open Sat–Thu 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

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Quick info

Category🪨 Archaeological site

Duration2 hrs

Entry feeOMR 2 adults · OMR 1 children

OpensSat–Thu 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

DistanceApprox. 1,000 km — 1.5 hr flight

Status🏅 UNESCO

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Nearby in Dhofar

Job's Tomb (Nabi Ayyub)

⛪ Religious site · 30–45 mins

Free

🕌 Visitor etiquette

👗Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered

📷Ask before photographing local people

🕐Arrive 30 mins before closing — staff may rush you

🤫Speak quietly at religious and heritage sites

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