Old Town Mirbat, Dhofar Region, Oman
Disguised as a little fisherman’s village, Mirbat was once the capital of ancient Dhofar and an important port for the frankincense trade. The faded-glory town is a wonderful destination to discover historic sites, delicious local seafood, and coral rich beaches.
During the Dhofar Rebellion it was the site of the Battle of Mirbat in 1972. Today the town has a population of 15,000 and is known primarily for fishing. Mirbat is 70 km east of Salalah on Highway 49. The drive from Salalah Airport takes about an hour; microbuses from Salalah charge just RO1 for the trip.
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