Oman Day 3 - The Tombs

On the third day in Oman, we rented a car and traveled to the cities of Bat, Al-Khutm, and Al Ayn to see the sites that make up one of Oman’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each of the three locations was unique in its arrangment and structure of the tombs and made for an interesting drive.

The first stop were the tombs of Al Ayn.

Al Ayn

Al-Ayn has 21 tombs and dates from the 3rd Century BC.

Al Ayn

The tombs would be used for multiple people. A body would be placed into the tomb and, when the body decomposed, another would be placed inside.

Al Ayn

Tombs with Jabal Misht in the background.

Al Ayn

Jabal Misht

The second tomb stap was Bat, know for its towers that have a well in the the center and several smal chambers.

Bat

This tomb, called Qasr A’Rojoom dates fro 1610 BC and was used for over 1000 years.

Bat

Interior of Qasr A’Rojoom

Bat

Qasr A’Rojoom

The final stop on the fort tour is Al-Khutm, a single tower.

Al-Khutm

This tomb is a circular tower approximately 20-25 m in diameter.

Al-Khutm

The tomb has multiple chambers with a well in the center.

Al Khutm