Taqah gets its first licensed private museum, first heritage lodge
Published: 04:03 PM,Mar 04,2023 | EDITED : 11:03 PM,Mar 04,2023
TAQAH: The Wilayat of Taqah witnessed the addition of two new tourist landmarks on Monday with the inauguration of the first licensed private museum and the first heritage lodge in the Governorate of Dhofar. The launch ceremony was presided over by Shaikh Tariq bin Khalid al Hinai, Wali of Taqah, in Taqah last week.
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid bin Abdullah al Abri, Director-General of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT), said the private museum and the heritage lodge aims at introducing the cultural heritage and boosting the historical or heritage tourism, which has recently witnessed a remarkable boom.
In a statement, Al Abri emphasised the significance of utilising investment opportunities in those heritage and green inns that come as part of the Ministry’s endeavour to provide value added tourism products .
The newly inaugurated house is converted into a housing lodge after several renovations, making it a tourist attraction for visitors wishing to experience the old neighbourhoods of the Wilayat and to explore the old architectural designs.
Faisal bin Salim Koofan, the supervisor of Koofan Heritage House, said that the house is estimated to be 150 years old and is considered one of the most beautiful traditional houses in the Wilayat in terms of shape, design, and its unique architecture.
The old neighbourhood surrounds Taqah Fort, which was built in the nineteenth century during the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal al Said (1913-1932), and the Al Askar Tower, which housed the armed forces to protect the Wilayat in ancient days. One can also find here the historic Shaikh Al Afif Mosque, where the people used to gather for their religious rituals.
The Museum of Communication of Generations — the first private museum in the Governorate of Dhofar – includes four sections. The outer courtyard includes trees like frankincense, coconut palms, ancient windows, Ganja ship, several types of ancient fishing nets, and stones used in construction in the past.
The second section depicts Bedouin life meeting place with seats, cooking tools and utensils, the Bedouin costume, musical instruments and a library.
The fourth section of the museum illustrates rural life with firewood, ropes, kitchen utensils, and rural clothing for men and women, leather footwear and pottery. It also contains old metal and paper money, pictures of Sultans, models of ships, castles, forts, towers, houses, mosques, and naves. — ONA
Speaking on the occasion, Khalid bin Abdullah al Abri, Director-General of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT), said the private museum and the heritage lodge aims at introducing the cultural heritage and boosting the historical or heritage tourism, which has recently witnessed a remarkable boom.
In a statement, Al Abri emphasised the significance of utilising investment opportunities in those heritage and green inns that come as part of the Ministry’s endeavour to provide value added tourism products .
The newly inaugurated house is converted into a housing lodge after several renovations, making it a tourist attraction for visitors wishing to experience the old neighbourhoods of the Wilayat and to explore the old architectural designs.
Faisal bin Salim Koofan, the supervisor of Koofan Heritage House, said that the house is estimated to be 150 years old and is considered one of the most beautiful traditional houses in the Wilayat in terms of shape, design, and its unique architecture.
The old neighbourhood surrounds Taqah Fort, which was built in the nineteenth century during the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal al Said (1913-1932), and the Al Askar Tower, which housed the armed forces to protect the Wilayat in ancient days. One can also find here the historic Shaikh Al Afif Mosque, where the people used to gather for their religious rituals.
The Museum of Communication of Generations — the first private museum in the Governorate of Dhofar – includes four sections. The outer courtyard includes trees like frankincense, coconut palms, ancient windows, Ganja ship, several types of ancient fishing nets, and stones used in construction in the past.
The second section depicts Bedouin life meeting place with seats, cooking tools and utensils, the Bedouin costume, musical instruments and a library.
The fourth section of the museum illustrates rural life with firewood, ropes, kitchen utensils, and rural clothing for men and women, leather footwear and pottery. It also contains old metal and paper money, pictures of Sultans, models of ships, castles, forts, towers, houses, mosques, and naves. — ONA