Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
Background
This section has background information on the Jewel of Muscat project and on Oman.
- The Jewel’s origins, where she set sail from and the achievements of this maritime project.
- The story of the discovery of the beautiful and well-preserved Tang Treasure, found in a wreck off Belitung.
- Historical sources show that over a thousand years ago, sailors travelled the seas between Oman and China.
- Key information about Oman, its position within the Middle East, and its geographical diversity.
- Find out more about what life in Oman is like today.
- The political and commercial centre of Oman, Muscat, has a long and interesting past.