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Human presence as far back as the Stone Age is suggested at the large archeological site in Al-Wsel. Consisting of a variety of dwellings, towers and burial sites, the ruins can be found by the sea on an outcrop 100 meters inland. Slabs extracted from sedimentary rocks and arranged into circles in the sand are the most fascinating element of this site...more | ||
Planning a visit
If you take a walk along the beach, you will enjoy a well-preserved Arabian coastal landscape with large groups of mangroves.
A four-wheel-drive vehicle and a GPS device are required to explore Al-Wsel. The site is always open and there is no admission fee. Remember to bring some snacks and refreshments along, as there are no facilities in the area. Please remember not to litter and to take any garbage back with you.
UTM coordinates N 25° 30' 05.5" E 51° 28' 43.6"
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