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Tourist Attraction
Arabian Oryx Sanctuary
Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is a top attraction in Duqm, Al Wusta, Oman.
About
The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is a desert protected area in the Jiddat al-Harasis plains of Oman's Al Wusta Governorate, established to conserve the reintroduced Arabian oryx and other desert wildlife such as gazelles and ibex. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 but in 2007 became the first site ever removed from the list, after Oman reduced its area by about 90% and the oryx population declined sharply.
Visitor Notes
Desert wildlife reserve; 4x4 recommended, limited facilities.
Location
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Seasons in this region
Frequently asked questions
Family-friendly