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WEBOman occupies a strategic location on the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, 35 miles (56 km) directly opposite Iran. Oman has concerns with regional stability and security, given tensions in the region, the proximity of Iran and Iraq, and the potential threat of political Islam.
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WEB1 day ago — Oman, country occupying the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. Renowned in ancient times for its frankincense and metalworking, Oman occupies a strategically important location, for which it has long been a prize for empire builders.
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WEBHistory. Prehistory and ancient history. The Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn in Ad Dhahirah, built in the 3rd Millennium BCE, are UNESCO World Heritage. Late Iron Age sites in Oman.
Facts and Brief History of Oman - ThoughtCo
WEBNov 7, 2019 — Facts about Oman, including its people, geography, climate, and economy, as well as a brief history of the Sultanate.
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WEB6 days ago — Three principal themes highlight the history of Oman: the tribal nature of its society, the traditional Ibāḍī imamate form of government, and its maritime tradition.
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WEBIn history of Arabia: Oman. In the last decades of the 7th century, the Ibāḍites (Ibāḍiyyah), regarded as a moderate Khārijite sect, conquered southern Arabia, established a Kindite imam in Hadhramaut, occupied Sanaa, and took Mecca and Medina, before the Umayyads drove them back to Hadhramaut. Oman had early….
Oman country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 7, 2023 — Some key dates in Oman's history: 8th Century - Onset of Arab domination and the introduction of Islam. 1507 - Portuguese sack Muscat and capture the Omani coast; they are driven out in 1650.
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WEBA History of Oman. Oman has a rich history dating back 100,000 years. Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world. By the 18th century, the Omani Empire stretched from present day Oman down the east coast of Africa.
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WEBJan 13, 2020 — A chronology of key events: 700s AD - Onset of Arab domination and the introduction of Islam. 800s - Ibadiyah Islamic sect begins ruling via a succession of elected and hereditary Ibadite imams...
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WEBOman is a site of pre-historic human habitation, stretching back over 100,000 years. The region was impacted by powerful invaders, including other Arab tribes, Portugal and Britain.
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