The Al Baleed Archaeological Park

The Al Baleed Archaeological Park 
The History of Al Baleed 
Al Baleed was the most important ancient port on the Arabian Sea. It is located in Salalah, Dhofar, The Al Baleed site dates back to 2000 BC. The port city of Al Baleed was established in the 11th century and it became the centre of the frankincense trade. 
AT Baleed was discovered in 1930. The huge 64,000 hectre site is still being excavated by archaeologists today. In 2000, the site was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
The Al Baleed Archaeological Site
The ancient city of Al Baleed was divided into three main sections: commercial, residential and services. One of the most important discoveries was the Al Baleed mosque, which archaeologists believe was built in the 11th century. The mosque was located in the west of the city. It had 144 columns and some of the columns can still be seen today. The remains of a 13 metre high fort were also found in the same part of the city. The city was surrounded by a wall to protect it from floods during the Khareef season in Dhofar. 
Visiting the Al Baleed Archaeological Park 
The Al Baleed Archaeological Park is a must see attraction for any visitors to Dhofar It is part of the Frankincense Route and is located in Salalah. Opening hours are 8am 8pm and the entrance fee is 2 OMR per car. In addition to exploring the ruins of AI Baleed, visitors can also visit the Frankincense Land Museum.

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