Gaining Dhofar historical importance and a special place in the modern history of Oman and the old alike.Dhofar is located in the far south of the Sultanate of Oman and relate to the province of East Central Region, and south-west up to the Sultanate with the Republic of Yemen on the south Arabian Sea, and from the north and north-west Empty Quarter desert.
Dhofar governorate consists of nine states are:
** Salalah ** Thumrait ** Mirbat ** Sadah ** Rakhyut ** Dhalkut ** Makecn Schlemm ** **Islands Alhellaniyat.
The city of Salalah Regional Centre for the province and away from home at about 1023 kilometers.Formed Dhofar Link between Oman and East Africa, as it was a huge gate Omani on the Indian Ocean, and as a conduit for the ancient caravan route in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
The advantage of Dhofar as a tourist attraction, especially during the fall season, which runs from June to September each year. As characterized by religious tourism, historical, where there are many sites of a religious character, such as area (Ahqaf) mentioned in the Quran, and the tomb of the Prophet Hood, and the Prophet Ayoub, Nabi Saleh peace be upon them, and besides there in Dhofar Ruins Dull and Port Sumhuram historic famous export gum at Khor Rori, as well as the effects of the city and a bar, as well as groups archaeological area Amosal and Castle Hamran Salalah, in Hasik and Hannon and Mahala in Sadah, and other sites rich are preserved Sahid historic great value.
It also includes Dhofar traditional crafts and industries, including:
** Carpentry and blacksmithing Grazing ** ** Livestock ** Sewing and embroidery ** AgricultureTrade ** The industries:
** Boating industry and Alsnabaiq * Pottery ** Saviac ** Ropes ** Dairy ** Fishing nets ** Sweets **Industry gold and silver jewelery ** Wood and leather industries.
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Oman