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Heritage Sites · Muscat
Al-Nejd
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 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 Drinking water 205 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 151 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · 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?
- 46 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 55 km
- 34 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 39 km
- 2 h 6 mfrom Sur · 171 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 hot
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) · Q40889204
About & Sources Al-Nejd
Al-Nejd is a heritage site in Muscat, 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. Nearby: Jabal al Khufayqi, Al Amerat Public Park and Jabal Makib.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Muscat
- archaeological site in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al-Nejd?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Al-Nejd?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al-Nejd?
Drinking water 205 m (source: osm).
How high is Al-Nejd?
About 151 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al-Nejd?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.3928, 58.5188 — near Jabal al Khufayqi, Al Amerat Public Park and Jabal Makib.
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