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Sur

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Sur

Sur is a capital city of Ash Sharqiyah Region, northeastern Oman. It was founded as a centre for trade with East Africa in the 6th century AD.

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Country: Oman

District: Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 6th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Old Omanis

Later Cultures: Mixed

Site Features: Mixed Monuments

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