Book shedding light on medieval port city of Qalhat released

Book shedding light on medieval port city of Qalhat released

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism released a publication titled Qalhat, a Medieval Port City of Oman: From a Field of Ruins to UnescoMuscat – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) recently released a scientific publication titled Qalhat, a Medieval Port City of Oman: From a Field of Ruins to Unesco, authored by Axelle Rougeulle, featuring insights by renowned international archaeologists. 

This important work, marking the 11th volume of the Archaeological Heritage of Oman series published by MHT, delves deep into the rich tapestry of Qalhat’s history, a coastal city of archaeological significance.

Published in collaboration with International House of Archaeology in Oxford, United Kingdom, the book has released globally, coinciding with its launch in Oman ahead of Muscat International Book Fair 2024. The book meticulously reconstructs Qalhat’s ancient narrative, a city that flourished during the Middle Ages and stands as a testament to Oman’s illustrious past.

The research initiated in 2008 by MHT shed light on the history of the harbour city, which was the twin capital of the Kingdom of Hormuz from the 13th to the 16th century. 

Surface surveys and excavations have revealed the plan and chronology of the city and its different districts. Mosques – including the Great Mosque