MUSCAT : One of the most peaceful tourist areas in Al-Dhahirah Governorate, Bilad Al-Shahoum is a quaint little peaceful town, located 64 kilometers from the Wilayat of Ibri and in the lap of Jabal Al-Akhdar mountains.
The place appeals to those with a taste for history as well, as the town has a number of forts and towers, like the “Rimi Fort”, the two opposite towers, and the “Najida” tower. Each fort and tower has a story, a narration that testifies to the nobility of the past.
It is also distinguished by a number of valleys and water springs, like the Al-Bilad and Al Jabal valleys which are the largest ones in the Wilayat of Ibri.
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The people of Bilad Al-Shahoum are really interesting as well, with their customs and traditions, and they also practice many traditional crafts. Among the famous folk arts of the village is the art of al-Razha, al-Ayala, and al-Azwa. Young people still preserve the art of archery and hold shooting competitions in the town on various occasions such as holidays and weddings.
