Turath - Uncover the Essence of Oman by Shangri-La

Some hidden facts about Oman

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Bahla fort is the oldest castle in the Arabian Gulf region

Jabel Shams has the highest mountain peak in the region

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The finest types of camels in the Arab world is found in Oman

Majlis al-Jinn Cave is the second largest cave in the world

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Oman’s Falaj system is known to be the oldest irrigation system in the world

Old city of Bahla Walls is considered as the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China

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The country is adorned by more than 500 castles and forts

Oman has the largest dam in the Middle East, called the Wadi Dayqa Dam

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Oman’s landscape and scenery is rich with palm and coconut trees

The total length of Oman’s beaches is 3,200km

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