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Al Baleed Archeological Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these extensive ruins were once the 12th-century trading port of Zafar, visited by Marco Polo in 1285.

Address: As Sultan Qaboos St
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM; Thu-Fri 4PM-8PM
Price: RO 2 (only accepts credit card, includes admission to the Frankincense Museum)
Website: omanwhs.gov.om (opens in a new tab)

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Museum of Frankincense Land
This excellent museum has displays on the history of the port and of the region.
Sat-Wed 8AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM; Thu-Fri 4PM-8PMAdmission included with Al Baleed entrance fee
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Footprint of Prophet Saleh's Camel
A shrine housing the footprint of an enormous camel in the bedrock. According to the Quran, the camel was said to have appeared from nearby mountains as a miracle, yet was killed three days later by unbelievers who refused to recognize the Prophet Saleh. In punishment a severe earthquake was said to have destroyed the entire city and its inhabitants. As in other religious sites, visitors are requested to remove their shoes and women should cover their hair.
Free
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Traditional Dhofari houses
To see some older Yemeni-style architecture, drive east on Al Bahri Street along the beach.
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Lulu Hypermarket
A branch of the UAE chain. Good for picnic supplies or camping gear.
Sat-Thu 9AM-11PM; Fri 9AM-11PM, 4:30PM-11PM