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Al Baleed Archeological Park
البليد
Photo: Al Balid Archeological Park 3.jpg · https://www.flickr.com/photos/130649623@N05/ · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paved at 72 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 17 m · Parking 72 m · Food nearby 238 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 12 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 8 km
- 10 mfrom Salalah · 7 km
- 7 h 49 mfrom Duqm · 686 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
archaeological site in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12184607
About & Sources Al Baleed Archeological Park
Al Baleed Archeological Park is a heritage site in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "archaeological site in Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Museum of the Land of Frankincense, Khawr Al Balid Reserve and Palace.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Dhofar & Salalah
- archaeological site in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Baleed Archeological Park?
No — approach is paved at 72 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Baleed Archeological Park?
Typically October–April for heritage sites. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Al Baleed Archeological Park?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Baleed Archeological Park?
Toilets 17 m · Parking 72 m · Food nearby 238 m (source: osm).
How high is Al Baleed Archeological Park?
About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Baleed Archeological Park?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 17.0089, 54.1346 — near Museum of the Land of Frankincense, Khawr Al Balid Reserve and Palace.
Who can take you there
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