Inscribed in UNESCO in 1988

Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn Archaeological Sites

About the site

The Bat, Al-Khutm, and Al-Ayn archaeological sites in Oman are significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites, inscribed in 1988. Known for their ancient beehive-shaped tombs and settlements, these sites date back to the 3rd millennium BCE and provide great evidence into early civilizations, including their burial practices and architectural styles.