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Jebel al-Salayli — Al-salayli tomb 15-2.jpg

Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah

Jebel al-Salayli

جبل السلايلي (موقع أثري)

Photo: Al-salayli tomb 15-2.jpg · P. Yule · 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 710 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?

  • 1 h 16 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 105 km
  • 1 h 8 mfrom Bidiyah (Wahiba gateway) · 87 km
  • 1 h 37 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 136 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
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Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

archaeological site

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q48816028

About & Sources Jebel al-Salayli

Jebel al-Salayli is a heritage site in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "archaeological site". 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: Sadah, Neolithisches Grabfeld and Al Rawdhah Castle.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
  • archaeological site
  • 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 Jebel al-Salayli?

Typically October–April for heritage sites

How long do I need at Jebel al-Salayli?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

How high is Jebel al-Salayli?

About 710 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Jebel al-Salayli?

In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SS), Oman, at 22.9297, 58.2864 — near Sadah, Neolithisches Grabfeld and Al Rawdhah Castle.

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