Bat Necropolis and Beehive Tombs, Unesco Site, Al Dhahirah Governorate, Oman

Bat Necropolis and Beehive Tombs, Unesco Site, Al Dhahirah Governorate, Oman

Bat necropolis  is a prehistoric site near Ibri in Al Dhahira region. The necropolis consists of several “beehive” tombs and domes that were part of the prehistoric settlement of Bat that dates back to the 3rd millennium B.C, meaning that they are over 4,000 years old! The necropolis at Bat is about 30 minutes drive from Ibri, and you may combine your visit there by exploring the other archaeological sites at Al Khutm and Al Ayn, in addition to checking out Wadi Dhum and Ibri Castle if you haven’t already.

Bat necropolis is not a single site but consists of several structures scattered around a large area. The necropolis along with the archaeological sites in Al Khutm and Al Ayn are one of the four sites from Oman inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, where the form the “most complete” collection of settlements and necropolisis” from that period in the whole world! Right in our back-yard, less than 300 kms away from Muscat.

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