Built in the area of Khor Rori, the ancient city of Sumhuram is regarded as one of the oldest and important settlements in the Dhofar Region of Oman. Read on to know more about this historic city.
A little bit of History
It is said that this was a fortified city that served as an outpost for the kingdom of Hedramawt. It was founded in 1st century BC and flourishes as a prosperous region since it received traders from neighbours as well as for nations.
Discovery and Excavation
The site was first discovered by James Theodore Bent, who is an English historian and an archaeologist. In the early 1950s, excavations on the site began and were carried out by the American Foundation for the Study of Man (AFSM) and by the Italian Mission to Oman (IMTO). A number of artefacts were unearthed during the excavations and have been kept for display at the national museum of Oman.
Why you should visit here
Upon visiting here, one would get a glimpse of the ancient Omani culture and would find it very much interesting to take a walk in the ruins imagining how the life would have been to the people who lived there. The site today has become one of the most popular tourist spots in Oman and visiting here would certainly be a worthy experience.
Getting there and Accommodations
Located close to the Salalah region, the site can be easily accessed via taxi and if you are planning your stay at a resort property close by the likes of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara you can even get your transportation booked by reaching out to the front desk.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
