Timeline
17:24
Stroll through the Museum of Frankincense Land. The air inside is still and cool, a quiet prelude to the open sky. Check the displays on the history of the port before heading out.
17:49
Walk southwest to the Al Baleed Archeological Park. The ruins of the 12th-century trading port stretch out before you. Find a spot near the edge of the site where the view opens up to the west.
18:09
Watch the sun set. The light turns gold and then red as it dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the ancient stones. The sky reflects off the sea in the distance.
18:39
Return to the Museum of Frankincense Land. The evening air is cooler now. Use the time to look at the exhibits again with fresh eyes, or simply sit in the quiet grounds as the light fades.
Local tip
The museum closes at 14:00 and reopens at 16:00. Arrive after 16:00 to enter the museum grounds for your pre-sunset stroll.
Check before you go
- Museum of Frankincense Land hours: Mo-We,Sa,Su 08:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00; Th,Fr 16:00-20:00.
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