Ibri

Ibri
Town

Ancient Ibri Walls
Ibri

Location in Oman

Coordinates: 23°14′11″N 56°30′16″E / 23.23639°N 56.50444°E / 23.23639; 56.50444Coordinates: 23°14′11″N 56°30′16″E / 23.23639°N 56.50444°E / 23.23639; 56.50444
Country  Oman
Region Ad Dhahirah
Population (2003)
 • Total 97,429
Time zone Oman Standard Time (UTC+4)

Ibri (Arabic: عبري‎‎) is a city in the region Az Zahirah, in northwest Oman.

Wilayat Ibri

The Wilayat of Ibri is distinguished by its archaeological landmarks including forts, castles, and towers. In 1979 the largest metal hoard in the ancient Near East came to light in Ibri/Selme. Also, there are the remains of the town of Bat, which is the second archaeological site to be classified by UNESCO on the list of world heritage and culture sites, after the Bahla Fort in the A’Dakhliya district. Ibri is 2 hours distance from Al Ain. It is located at a distance of 135 miles (217 km) from the capital Muscat.

Early Iron Age copper alloy pan from the hoard at Ibri/Selme

Climate

Weather in Ibri is usually hot and dry, with temperature in summers ranging from 32 to 52 °C (90 to 126 °F). From December to February the weather is relatively cooler, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F).

Economy

An Omani falaj or water canal

Historically, Ibri was known for its market and for fruit.[1]

Education

Ibri also has Ibri College of Technology (http://www.ibrict.edu.om), and a College of Applied Sciences.

See also

References

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Ibri.
  1. ↑ Prothero, G.W. (1920). Arabia. London: H.M. Stationery Office. p. 104.

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