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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Oman
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Oman has 5 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 5 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1987 and 2018. This map of UNESCO sites in Oman covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Bahla Fort was the country's first inscription, added in 1987; Ancient City of Qalhat is the most recent, listed in 2018; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman, Ancient City of Qalhat and Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 5
- Cultural
- 5
- First inscribed
- 1987
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- MCTMuscat/Seeb3 sites
- OHSSuhar1 site
- SLLSalalah1 site
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All 5 sites in Oman
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Oman
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman<i>Aflaj</i> Irrigation Systems of Oman — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2006 | Cultural | <i>Aflaj</i> Irrigation Systems of Oman — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Ancient City of QalhatAncient City of Qalhat — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2018 | Cultural | Ancient City of Qalhat — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-AynThe protohistoric site of Bat lies near a palm grove in the interior of the Sultanate of Oman. | 1988 | Cultural | The protohistoric site of Bat lies near a palm grove in the interior of the Sultanate of Oman. |
| Bahla FortThe oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of th. | 1987 | Cultural | The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of th. |
| Land of FrankincenseLand of Frankincense — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Cultural | Land of Frankincense — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Oman
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Oman?
- Oman has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 5 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Oman?
- Bahla Fort was inscribed in 1987. The oasis of Bahla owes its prosperity to the Banu Nebhan, the dominant tribe in the area from the 12th to the end of th.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Oman?
- Ancient City of Qalhat, inscribed in 2018. Ancient City of Qalhat — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which UNESCO sites in Oman are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Oman.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Oman?
- The 5 UNESCO-listed sites above are Oman's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Bahla Fort (1987). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.