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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The northern half of Oman (beside modern-day Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, plus Balochistan and Sindh provinces of Pakistan) presumably was part of the Maka [5] satrapy of the Persian Achaemenid Empire.By the time of the conquests of Alexander the Great, the satrapy may have existed in some form and Alexander is said to have stayed in Purush, its capital, perhaps near Bam, in Kerman ...
  2. britannica.com

    2 days agoOman - Early History, Geography, People: Three principal themes highlight the history of Oman: the tribal nature of its society, the traditional Ibāḍī imamate form of government, and its maritime tradition. Archaeological evidence of civilization in Oman dates to about the 3rd millennium bce, but Persian colonization prior to the 1st century ce established the falaj irrigation system ...
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    Jan 17, 2025Northern Oman is dominated by three physiographic zones. The long, narrow coastal plain known as Al-Bāṭinah stretches along the Gulf of Oman. The high, rugged Ḥajar Mountains extend southeastward, parallel to the gulf coast, from the Musandam Peninsula to a point near Cape al-Ḥadd at the easternmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Much of the range reaches elevations above 4,800 feet ...
  5. britannica.com

    In history of Arabia: Oman. In the last decades of the 7th century, the Ibāḍites (Ibāḍiyyah), regarded as a moderate Khārijite sect, conquered southern Arabia, established a Kindite imam in Hadhramaut, occupied Sanaa, and took Mecca and Medina, before the Umayyads drove them back to Hadhramaut. Oman had early… Read More
  6. omantrekkingguides.com

    ISLAMIC PERIOD. Oman is proud to have entered Islam during the life of the Prophet Mohamed willingly. In 751, the first Ibadhi Imam was elected in Nizwa. The Ibadhi Imamate is a religious and political system based on election. ... The first revenues from oil arrived at the same time and it marked a turning point in the history of Oman.
  7. shukranoman.com

    Mar 12, 2023The earliest evidence of human settlement in Oman dates back to around 10,000 BC. During the Neolithic period, Oman was home to various cultures that practiced agriculture, herding, and fishing. The Bronze Age brought the introduction of metal tools and weapons, which greatly influenced the development of Oman's economy and society.
  8. historyworld.net

    At the time of Qaboos' seizure of the throne, Oman's modern source of wealth is just beginning to materialize. The national petroleum company, jointly owned with Shell, begins exporting oil in 1967. By the end of the century production is approaching a million barrels a day. Meanwhile there are plans underway to develop Oman's reserves of ...
  9. muscatdaily.com

    The four volumes of the encyclopaedia narrate Oman's history according to a precise chronology. The first volume tells the story of ancient Oman, before the introduction of Islam. Shaped by geological forces over 700mn years ago, the nation's natural diversity in terms of climate and resources initially allowed for primitive human ...
  10. manaramagazine.org

    During this period, the Ibadi Nabhani Imamate (1406-1624) retreated into the interior, and Nizwa became the seat of power. ... A Modern History of Oman: Formation of the State since 1920 (London: I.B. Tauris, 2004): 50. [xxii] "Minute from Department of Research to the Eastern Department, 24 December 1954," PRO, FO 371/114578: 15-16.
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    History of Oman

    Oman is a site of pre-historic human habitation, stretching back over 100,000 years. The region was impacted by powerful invaders, including other Arab tribes, Portugal and Britain. Oman, at its height, held holdings that ranged from the Persian Gulf all the way south to the island of Madagascar, some notable holdings include; the island of Zanzibar, the city of Mogadishu and the city of Gwadar. Wikipedia

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