Built in the 3rd century BC, the ancient fort city of Sumhuram now lies entirely in ruins. A recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins are one of the most popular tourist places in Oman.
Visitors at the site can take a walking tour of the place, watching the archaeologists here hard at work. The site features a museum as well, where most of the excavated items are kept on display.
Location: Taqah, Dhofar, Oman
Highlights: walking tours, museum, beach access