朵法爾 - Thumrayt
DHOFAR - ThumraytThumrayt座落在Dhofar所有連外道路的樞紐點上,過去此地曾是前往阿拉伯海港口的商隊路線必經的轉運站。人們相信,一千零一夜故事中「消失的城市-Ubar」就位在Thumrayt裡。這裡是Dofar乳香的盛產區,過去先人以「會飛的蛇」的傳說來保護家園,阻止外人進入。在Mashid,有許多淡水泉源,以深浚及流域的美麗景色著稱。傳統的商隊路線仍然持續,每年四月是當地乳香的採收期。傳統工藝有羊毛織品,帳棚製作以及棕櫚葉編織。
Thumrayt is located at the juncture of all the principal roads linking Dhofar to the rest of the Sultanate. In the past, it has been a forwarding post on the overland caravan routes to the ports on the Arabian Sea. It is believed that the lost city of Ubar is in Shisr in Thumrayt. Ubar was the mythical city mentioned in the 'Tales of the Arabian Nights'. Much of Dhofar's frankincense was grown in this area and the ancient people would warn outsiders of dangers such as 'flying snakes' in order to keep them away and thus protect their livelihood. In Mashid, there are many fresh water springs, which are noted for their depth and which meander through beautiful scenery. Traditional caravan routes are still maintained in Thumrayt and the local inhabitants harvest the frankincense each April. Crafts include spinning and weaving wool, tent-making and palm-frond weaving.