In Dhofar, two of the most visited sites of Al Baleed and Samharam received 94.068 visitors in 2014, up from 56.104 witnessed in 2013. In December, the two sites received 8.631 tourists. Of these, Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received 5.412 visitors while Samharam Archaeological Site received another 3.219. Al Baleed Archaeological … Continue reading
Driving through the mountains of Salalah-Dhofar at this time of the south west monsoon, is entering into a world full of magic. Moisture condenses on trees and plants. Sometimes there is a drizzle rain and always fog crawls around. The mountains turn into a playground of fresh greenery. Continue reading
Yesterday, the ‘Oman Child Theatre Group’, a new group, brought with ‘Tears of incense’ written by Ahmed Al Jabri and directed by Udei Al Shanfari traditional drama on the stage linked with Frankincense. Frankincense is still the backbone of a so- called tourist trail in Salalah-Dhofar. This performances fits in the 10th Dhofar Cultural Forum … Continue reading
Today, there was the official opening of the “Taqah Festival,” in the east of Salalah. After the arrival of the Dhofar Governor, the Advisor of the Royal Court, the Governor of Taqah, members of governmental councils, the sheikhs of Taqah…and after the opening words, the festival started. On and around the stage, in front of … Continue reading
On the 25th July 2013 Google doodle celebrated Rosalind Franklin’s 93rd birthday. This British biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer (1920-1958) achieved the most fame with her DNA work. DNA is one of the three major macromolecules essential for all known forms of life. Shortly said: DNA is the blueprint of living beings. The DNA of Franklin was quite remarkable. Although her … Continue reading
