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History of Oman
Throughtout the ages Oman has received many
visitors. In Roman times, Pliny the Elder was
enhanced by the skill of the Omani craftsmen who
worked in precious metals and wood to produce
artifacts to charm Rome. [eng]
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History of Oman
Muscat and Oman (as the country was called before 1970) was
converted to Islam in the seventh century A.D., during the
lifetime of Muhammad. Ibadhism, a form of Islam tracing its
roots to the Kharijite movement, became the dominant
religious sect in Oman by the eighth century. [eng]
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Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Oman: timeline. [eng]
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History of Oman
A one page history of Oman. [eng]
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Historical Information about Sultanate of Oman
The Coming of Islam and the Early Imamate.
Portuguese Occupation.
The Ya'aruba Dynasty.
Civil War.
The Al bu Said Dynasty.
Sayyid Said bin Sultan. [eng]
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