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Explorez 12 monuments, sites et attractions à Salalah, Oman. Des incontournables aux perles cachées — sélectionnés à partir de vraies expériences de voyageurs.

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  1. Footprint of Prophet Saleh's Camel

    A Daqah St Free 17.01858, 54.11935

    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.…

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    As in other religious sites, visitors are requested to remove their shoes and women should cover their hair.

  2. Tomb of Nabi Umran

    Al Matar St Free, tips gratefully accepted 17.02168, 54.11138

    Umran (Imran) was a local Arab prophet, believed by some to have been the father of the Virgin Mary, and believed by others to have been the father of Moses. The sarcophagus is 33 m long. Visitors should remove their shoes before entering, and women should cover their heads with a scarf.

  3. Burj an-Nadha

    17.02510, 54.11178

    The clocktower may not be a sky-scraper but it is indeed the icon of Salalah, featured in the coat of arms of Dhofar Governate. The tower looks stunning during nights due to the colorful light display.

  4. Sultan Qaboos Palace

    Al Bahri St 16.99977, 54.09933

    Sultan Qaboos was born in a fortress at this location, which is now the grounds for a modern palace. It is not open to the public, but tourists may photograph it from the outside.

  5. Salalah Museum

    Sa-W 8AM-2PM Free 17.02254, 54.08659

    This museum houses an eclectic collection, with sections devoted to regional geology and history. There is also a permanent display of Wilfred Thesiger's photographs.

  6. Gun Souq

    As Sultan Qaboos St 17.00300, 54.10183

    A small informal open-air market for vendors selling all types of weapons, from antique rifles to traditional knives and daggers. Best in the early morning.

  7. Job's Tomb

    500 bzs 17.11190, 53.99385

    Believed by many to be the tomb of the biblical figure Job, on a hill-top overlooking Salalah. There is a small restaurant nearby with wonderful views.

  8. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    23 July St and An Nahdah St Sa-Th 8AM-11AM (for non-Muslims) 17.01722, 54.09380

    Completed in 2009, this mosque can accommodate 14,000 people. Conservative dress required; women must have their ankles, wrists and hair covered.

  9. Al Baleed Archeological Park

    As Sultan Qaboos St Sa-W 9AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM; Th-F 4PM-8PM OMR 2 (includes admission to the Frankincense Museum) 17.00693, 54.13243

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

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  10. Traditional Dhofari houses

    Al Bahri St 17.00170, 54.11420

    To see some older Yemeni-style architecture, drive east on Al Bahri Street along the beach.

  11. Ayn Razat

    Th-F, daily during the khareef 17.12883, 54.23558

    Freshwater springs surrounded by gated rose gardens, with several pools and caves nearby.

  12. Museum of Frankincense Land

    As Sultan Qaboos St Sa-W 8AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM; Th-F 4PM-8PM Admission included with Al Baleed entrance fee 17.00943, 54.13609

    This excellent museum has displays on the history of the port and of the region.

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Salalah has 12 documented sights including Footprint of Prophet Saleh's Camel, Tomb of Nabi Umran, Burj an-Nadha. Use the list above to plan your itinerary.

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