Hamasa
 |
This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) |
| Hamasa | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Hamasa
|
|
| Coordinates: 24°14′N 55°46′E / 24.233°N 55.767°E | |
| Country |  Oman |
| Governorate | Al Buraymi |
| Time zone | +4 (UTC+4) |
Hamasa is an area currently in the Buraimi area in Oman. Hamasa, for the period of 200 years, was the capital of the Buraimi district (at that time a part of Saudi Arabia)[citation needed].
Hamasa's history dates back thousands of years, and in 2015 was the site of archaeological investigations undertaken by Sultan Qaboos University, the Omani Ministry of Heritage & Culture and Zayed University.[1]
It was described by the explorer Wilfred Thesiger as being involved in the slave trade when he visited in the 1940s.[1]
In 1955, a force from Abu Dhabi and Oman, both supported by the United Kingdom, invaded the area[citation needed]. Most of the citizens are from Al Shawames[citation needed].
The Hamasa is also a collection of early Arabic poetry, extolling virtues such as bravery, courage and honor[citation needed].
Coordinates: 24°14′N 55°46′E / 24.233°N 55.767°E
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The long read: has a lost Arab capital been found on the Oman-UAE border?". The National. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
 |
This article about the geography of Oman is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
