Jaylah Beehive Tombs, Ash Sharqiyah Governorate, Oman
The Jaylah tower tombs gravesite has over 90 tombs spread out over a large area. Most tombs are mostly inaccessible, but many are literally right next to the track, making this site super accessible and convenient. There are a number of different types of tombs. Towers, like pictured above, feature a conical shape with an interesting double wall. Stand up to 8 meters tall, and 7 meters in diameter. Other tombs in the area classified as beehive tombs, or “wolf traps”, among others.
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