World Heritage site. The ancient 13th century ruins of the mosque built by Bibi Maryam, located in the once thriving merchant city of Qalhat in Oman

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This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on July 4, 1988 in the Cultural category.[2] The ancient city has become a World Heritage site in 2018 Very little remains of the ancient city of Qalhat, save for the now dome-less mausoleum of Bibi Maryam. The city served as an important stop in the wider Indian Ocean trade network, and was also the second city of the Kingdom of Ormus. Covering more than 60 acres (240,000 m2), the ancient city was surrounded by fortified walls that contained houses and shops. Artifacts from as far away as Persia and China were found on-site.

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Location: Qalhat, Oman
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