Dhofar Museum opens; to promote heritage and cultural tourism
The opening of the new museum is part of efforts aimed at promoting heritage and cultural tourism in Dhofar Governorate.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Hamza bin Mohammed al Ghassani, a member of the Board of Directors of Dhofar Museum, explained that the museum's vision is not limited to documentation or display but also includes educating generations, serving researchers and school and university students as well as promoting heritage and cultural tourism in the Sultanate of Oman, and Dhofar Governorate in particular.
The museum features several environments, each displaying a section that highlights the history of the region, such as Islamic culture, terminology and images. — ONA
Al Ghassani explained that the museum's objectives are introducing the historical perspective of human cultural heritage, building a unique broad base for contemporary thought, and documenting all aspects of heritage within an integrated cultural project that describes the vital aspects of our ancient heritage.
The museum provides means of facilitating visitors' enjoyment and discovery of the details of the scientific material, enabling them to explore these exhibits as they tour through the museum's halls using modern technological means for informational materials and valuable collections the details of which are available in four languages (Arabic, English, French and German). The museum also allows Omani craftsmen to display specialised traditional crafts, encouraging them and achieving professional and institutional integration.
Dhofar Museum opens; to promote heritage and cultural tourism
The museum features several environments each displaying a section that highlights the history of the region, such as Islamic culture, terminology and images. It also embodies aspects of the past of Dhofar Governorate, including the civilisations of Samahram, Al Baleed, and Ubar, and their important cultural, civilisational and commercial roles. It also highlights the historical maritime role of the Sultanate of Oman and its relations with ancient cultures and civilisations.
The museum features coastal, rural, desert, and urban environments. It includes several sections that showcase the Samahram and Al Baleed civilisations, the Omani character, Dhofari culture, architectural heritage, traditional crafts, folk dances, hunting, the coconut tree, agricultural crops, Dhofari cuisine, traditional Dhofari clothing, Dhofari weapons, documents, manuscripts, photographs and coins. — ONA
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