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About this location:  The town of Thumrait is on the main road which links Dhofar to the rest of Oman.  In the ancient days Thumrait was an important point on the caravan routes through the Arabian peninsula.  Frankincense trees used to grow in abundance although now they are fewer in number.

The main occupation of the people of Thumrait is the cultivation of fruit, vegetables and animal fodder.