1. Did you know that Oman is one of the oldest human-inhabited places on Earth?
Humans have lived in this region for 106,000 years, and the ancient Omani city of Dereaze is at least 9,000 years old. Oman is also the oldest independent state in the Arab world.
Studies of the genomics of the extinct hominids Neanderthals and Denisovans suggest that there was some mixing of genomes (1-3 per cent) with humans in Europe and Asia.
This interbreeding between two previously separated populations is called ‘admixture’ and results in a mixing of genes between the populations
You could see link of Oman , with human evolution.
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4. Oman's top-selling beverage is Mountain Dew
the top-selling beverage in Oman is Mountain Dew!
In fact, you can't find Coca Cola in the country because Omanis have such an affinity for Pepsi's Mountain Dew.
A great way to quench your thirst in the heat, the fizzy drink is often referred to as 'Omani Alcohol' because of its popularity.
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5.Smoking Shisha
Omanis love some shisha. It goes by many names, like hookah, narghile, goza, and even hubble bubble. It’s a local tradition that’s very much a part of the social scene here. It’s the smoking of often flavored tobacco, sometimes mixed with sugar or fruit, through a long pipe or hose.
Aha! I have seen this in many movies, that sultan is leisurely sitting in some tent and smoking out of this.
(btw, shisha literally means glass in Arabic )
The term "shisha" used in Europe goes back to the Persian word shishe , which means "glass". The Turkish word sise means "bottle", in certain Arabic dialects specifically refer to the bowl of shisha or the entire hookah.
6. Frankincense
These trees don’t grow in many places anymore in the world, and Oman is one of the few places where the tree grows naturally. This is why frankincense is an important part of the culture, and you will find it in most homes in Oman.
Frankincense is a hardened gum-like material (resin) that comes from the trunk of the Boswellia tree. People use its oil on the skin and in aromatherapy. Frankincense oil seems to kill some types of bacteria and fungi (yeasts). It is commonly used as a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes.
