Al Shomoukh Palace
Al Shomoukh Palace (Arabic: حصن الشموخ العامر Hisn al-Shomoukh al-Amer) is the Sultan of Oman's residence in Manah.
History
Al Shomoukh Palace began as a royal camp set up by Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 1994 to have place to meet with local dinitaries in the Ad Dakhliyah region.[1] The palace was completed in 2000.[2]
Al Shomoukh Library
In 2012, Sultan Qaboos opened a public library on the grounds of Al Shomoukh Palace to assist researchers, academics, and students.[3] It contains more the than 46,000 titles including a large collection related to the culture and history of Oman.[4] The contents of the library were transferred to the Oman Across Ages Museum prior to its opening in March 2023.[5]
References
- ^ "Sultan Haitham pardons prisoners in Oman". The National News. 23 February 2020.
- ^ "His Majesty the Sultan visits today: What do you know about Al Shomukh Fort?". Atheer (in Arabic). 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Hisn Al Shomoukh library to widen academic horizon". Times of Oman. 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Learn about Hisn Al-Shumukh Library". Hisn Al Shoumoukh Library (in Arabic). 17 October 2021.
- ^ "His Majesty presides over official opening of Oman Across Ages Museum". Foreign Ministry of Oman. 13 March 2023.
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