• Source: 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

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Al Shomoukh Palace
• Al Alam Palace
• Al Maamoura Palace
• Al Baraka Palace
• Al Bu Said dynasty
• List of palaces
• Mazoon bint Ahmad Al Mashani
• Ya'rubids
• Oman Royal Yacht Squadron
• Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said