Sumhuram (Khor Rori)
سمهرم / خور روري
The ruins of a trading port from more than 2,000 years ago, which exported frankincense. It overlooks Khor Rori lagoon and is part of the 'Land of Frankincense' World Heritage site.
Sumhuram was built around the 3rd century BC as the frankincense export port of the ancient Kingdom of Hadhramaut. It stands on a small hill at the mouth of Khor Rori lagoon, where it was later abandoned after sandbars blocked the harbor. The site preserves its city gates, walls, temples and house foundations. A small exhibition hall nearby displays excavated pottery and inscriptions. From the walls, you can look out over the lagoon, where flamingos and herons are often seen. Entry is inexpensive. The site lies between Taqah and Mirbat, about 40 km from Salalah, and can be combined with Wadi Darbat in a single day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Taqah Castle
- Wadi Darbat
- Ayn Athum
- Tawi Attair Sinkhole
- Ayn Hamran
- Teeq Cave (Kahf Teeq)
- Ayn Razat
- Bin Ali Tomb