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==Understand==
In ancient times Mirbat was the capital of Dhofar, with an income derived from the frankincense trade and from breeding Arabian horses. During the Dhofar Rebellion it was the site of the Battle of Mirbat in 1972. Today the town has a population of 15,000 and is known primarily for fishing.
 
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| content=Currently under restoration, thisThis fortress was under siegebesieged during the Battle of Mirbat in 1972, and is under restoration.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=at the Marriott Resort, in the first chalet on the beach
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| hours=Daily 8am8-9am9AM, 3pm3-6pm6PM | price=
| content=The excellent coral reefs offshore make Mirbat a good base for diving and snorkelling. This centre organizes guided dive trips and conducts a full range of PADI courses. A sister dive centre is operated out of Salalah. The center is closed during the ''khareef'' from the end of May until 1 October.
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| address=Mirbat | lat=16.95587 | long=54.736544 | directions=east of Mirbat
| phone=+968 23 268241 | tollfree= | fax=+968 23 268271
| price=From OR 64+ | checkin= | checkout=
| content=A 4-star resort. Day use packages including use of the pool and towels cost RO 10, and snorkel and diving gear can be rented from the on-site dive centre.
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