Hamasa
| Hamasa | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Hamasa Location in Oman | |
| Coordinates: 24°14′N 55°46′E / 24.233°N 55.767°ECoordinates: 24°14′N 55°46′E / 24.233°N 55.767°E | |
| Country |
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| Governorate | Al Buraimi |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (+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).
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. Most of the citizens are from Al Shawames.
The Hamasa is also a collection of early Arabic poetry, extolling virtues such as bravery, courage and honor .
References
- 1 2 "The long read: has a lost Arab capital been found on the Oman-UAE border?". The National. Retrieved 25 October 2015.