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Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
Coleman's Rock
Photo: Hasat Bin Salt (roccia di coleman), monolite con rilievi databili tra III e I millennio a.c., e graffiti 00.jpg · Francesco Bini · CC BY SA 4.0 (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 630 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) · 186 km
- 41 mfrom Nizwa · 43 km
- 1 h 28 mfrom Ibri · 114 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 Coleman's Rock
Coleman's Rock is a heritage site in Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah, 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 Qalah, Jabal al Abri and Khurais Park.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah
- 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 Coleman's Rock?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Coleman's Rock?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Coleman's Rock?
About 630 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Coleman's Rock?
In Nizwa & Ad Dakhiliyah (OM-DA), Oman, at 23.0746, 57.2829 — near Jabal al Qalah, Jabal al Abri and Khurais Park.
Who can take you there
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