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. The palace was completed in 2000.
Al Shomoukh Library
In 2012, Sultan Qaboos opened a public library on the grounds of Al Shomoukh Palace to assist researchers, academics, and students. It contains more the than 46,000 titles including a large collection related to the culture and history of Oman. The contents of the library were transferred to the Oman Across Ages Museum prior to its opening in March 2023.
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.