Middle East
Oman
Muscat Governorate

Khor Muscat

Khor Muscat is a bay in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Al Alam Palace and National Museum.

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is the ceremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman. It is used for official functions like welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

Museum
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The of the is located in , . It was developed as a result of a ten-year collaboration between the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, the Royal Estate Affairs of Oman, Jasper Jacob Associates, and Arts Architecture International Ltd, and opened to the public in 2016.

Fort
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Fort Al-Mirani is a fort located in the harbor of the city of , . The fort existed prior to the Portuguese invasion and was later rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1587. The fort became the first to use cannons in Oman.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muscat and Haramil.

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is the capital of the Sultanate of and its most important and populous city. It has been inhabited since at least 1000 BCE and for centuries was an important trading port on the Maritime Silk Road.

Neighborhood
is a village in , in northeastern .

Suburb
Al Bustān is a village in , in eastern . Its cemetery was used during the Samad Late Iron Age.

Khor Muscat

Latitude
23.62° or 23° 37′ 12″ north
Longitude
58.5914° or 58° 35′ 29″ east
Open location code
7HMWJH9R+XG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1719829212
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Khor Muscat” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Khor Muscat”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kalbuh and Ras Kalbuh.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Royal Court Affairs Royal Yachts and أمانة مجلس الوزراء.

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