Rwandan President Tours The Historic Land Of Frankincense Museum In Salalah

Exploring Oman's Rich Cultural Heritage

His Excellency President Paul Kagame visited the Land of Frankincense Museum today. The Rwandan President toured the facility during his official visit to the Sultanate. His Excellency Engineer Ibrahim bin Said Al Kharousi received the distinguished guest. Al Kharousi serves as the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage. The President and his delegation toured the fascinating corridors of the museum. They listened to a detailed explanation regarding the ancient exhibits and halls.

Tracing Ancient Global Trade Routes

The museum perfectly highlights the deeply rooted cultural heritage of the Sultanate. In the History Hall, the guest viewed models embodying the unique Omani identity. He explored the Geography of Oman section, detailing the diverse national topography. The exhibits document archaeological evidence of early human settlement and economic activities. They highlight the flourishing copper trade and historical relations with Mesopotamia and China. His Excellency also explored the dedicated Land of Frankincense section. This area explains Dhofar's historical role as a global center for frankincense export.

Celebrating Oman's Maritime Supremacy

The museum illustrates the commercial bridges Oman formed across the Mediterranean and Red Seas. The President stopped at the section detailing the Islamization of the Omani people. He then toured the Maritime Hall to understand Oman's deep connection to the sea. He saw beautiful models of traditional ships and learned about ancient boat building. The exhibition explains the pivotal role of historical ports like Sumhuram and Sohar. At the end of the visit, President Kagame signed the official visitors’ book. He expressed his deep happiness at exploring Oman's civilizational significance. Find more stories about Omani culture, history, and tourism at Oman Day.