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Fabled for being the birthplace of the protagonist of the Middle Eastern mythology concerning Sinbad the Sailor, modern day Sohar complete with major landmarks that provide an insight into the country's historical heritage, exciting shopping options and a myriad of other experiences, is a delight to visit for the modern traveller.
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Sohar, found just outside the capital of the Oman, is said to be the most developed city in the Sultanate, one of the largest towns in the region historically as well as Oman's industrial centre. However, Sohar's greatest fame stems from an age old tale, retold for centuries, handed down from generation to generation: the heroic tales of Sinbad the Sailor.
Sohar, known to be an ancient capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is believed by many to be the birthplace of the protagonist Sinbad. His exploits at sea have been fondly retold for generations throughout the Arabian Peninsula, so much so that a number of cities and countries attempt to claim him as their own. For instance, the version of his exploits recounted during the Islamic Golden Age in the Book of One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights, paints Sinbad as hailing from Iraq while Sohar claims him as their own because their version of Sinbad's adventures appear to originate from Oman. Either way, the mythology of the sailor remains to be of importance and is fondly recounted, even today.
Sohar, found just outside Muscat, was historically an important maritime port in the region for it facilitated the route from the Arabian Peninsula to the Indian Subcontinent as well as China thus earning the namesake of being the "Gateway to China" which is used in modern times as well. As of late, the massive development of Oman's economy, with the Sohar Industrial Port acting as a catalyst, has assisted in the re-emergence of Sohar as a strategically prominent port in the context of trade. With a large portion of investment focused on re-boosting the economy, the Omani government has placed importance on Sohar as being of strategic importance in long term development plans. The government also hopes to develop the city to a great extent so as to reduce the country's dependency on oil earnings.
The city is complete with a number of parks, both in Al Humbar and Sallan and offers a diverse yet exciting shopping experience for those who visit the city. For holiday packages to the Sultanate, consider the option of consulting Paradise Vacations who provide tailor made vacations to suit your whims and fancies. Their Oman travel packages can be altered and modified depending on whether you wish to prioritize leisure and shopping or whether you wish to visit some of the major attractions of the city such as the Sohar Gate, the Sultan's Palace, the Sohar Fort or even a balanced combination of both.
Fabled for being the birthplace of the protagonist of the Middle Eastern mythology concerning Sinbad the Sailor, modern day Sohar complete with major landmarks that provide an insight into the country's historical heritage, exciting shopping options and a myriad of other experiences, is a delight to visit for the modern traveller.
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Sohar, found just outside the capital of the Oman, is said to be the most developed city in the Sultanate, one of the largest towns in the region historically as well as Oman's industrial centre. However, Sohar's greatest fame stems from an age old tale, retold for centuries, handed down from generation to generation: the heroic tales of Sinbad the Sailor.
Sohar, known to be an ancient capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is believed by many to be the birthplace of the protagonist Sinbad. His exploits at sea have been fondly retold for generations throughout the Arabian Peninsula, so much so that a number of cities and countries attempt to claim him as their own. For instance, the version of his exploits recounted during the Islamic Golden Age in the Book of One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights, paints Sinbad as hailing from Iraq while Sohar claims him as their own because their version of Sinbad's adventures appear to originate from Oman. Either way, the mythology of the sailor remains to be of importance and is fondly recounted, even today.
Sohar, found just outside Muscat, was historically an important maritime port in the region for it facilitated the route from the Arabian Peninsula to the Indian Subcontinent as well as China thus earning the namesake of being the "Gateway to China" which is used in modern times as well. As of late, the massive development of Oman's economy, with the Sohar Industrial Port acting as a catalyst, has assisted in the re-emergence of Sohar as a strategically prominent port in the context of trade. With a large portion of investment focused on re-boosting the economy, the Omani government has placed importance on Sohar as being of strategic importance in long term development plans. The government also hopes to develop the city to a great extent so as to reduce the country's dependency on oil earnings.
The city is complete with a number of parks, both in Al Humbar and Sallan and offers a diverse yet exciting shopping experience for those who visit the city. For holiday packages to the Sultanate, consider the option of consulting Paradise Vacations who provide tailor made vacations to suit your whims and fancies. Their Oman travel packages can be altered and modified depending on whether you wish to prioritize leisure and shopping or whether you wish to visit some of the major attractions of the city such as the Sohar Gate, the Sultan's Palace, the Sohar Fort or even a balanced combination of both.
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