Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
Bibi Maryam Mausoleum
Photo: Bibi Maryam mausoleum.jpg · Alfred Weidinger derivative work: MrPanyGoff · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 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
- 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 37 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · 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 21 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 197 km
- 26 mfrom Sur · 32 km
- 1 h 3 mfrom Ras Al Hadd · 71 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.
About & Sources Bibi Maryam Mausoleum
Bibi Maryam Mausoleum is a heritage site in Ash Sharqiyah, 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: Old Qalhat (archeological site), Ancient City of Qalhat and Qalhat LNG Terminal.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bibi Maryam Mausoleum?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Bibi Maryam Mausoleum?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Bibi Maryam Mausoleum?
About 37 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Bibi Maryam Mausoleum?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SJ), Oman, at 22.6968, 59.3731 — near Old Qalhat (archeological site), Ancient City of Qalhat and Qalhat LNG Terminal.
Who can take you there
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