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Archaeological site of Shisr
الشصر
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed Yes Source: osm · approach is a grade4 track
- 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 264 m · Parking 74 m · Food nearby 34 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 290 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?
- 2 h 49 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 172 km
- 2 h 48 mfrom Salalah · 172 km
- 6 h 57 mfrom Duqm · 554 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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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.
About & Sources Archaeological site of Shisr
Archaeological site of Shisr is a heritage site in Dhofar & Salalah, 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: Ubar, Sleep in tents and Wādī Dawkah.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Archaeological site of Shisr?
Yes — approach is a grade4 track (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Archaeological site of Shisr?
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 Archaeological site of Shisr?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Archaeological site of Shisr?
Toilets 264 m · Parking 74 m · Food nearby 34 m (source: osm).
How high is Archaeological site of Shisr?
About 290 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Archaeological site of Shisr?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 18.2552, 53.6487 — near Ubar, Sleep in tents and Wādī Dawkah.
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