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The Rich History and Modern Era of Oman
TLDR Oman has a rich history dating back over a hundred thousand years, with its location on the periphery of ancient civilizations allowing it to engage in trade and become a center of commerce. From the Portuguese conquest to the modern era under Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman has faced challenges and implemented reforms to shape its economy and maintain stability.
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The Sultanate of Oman has a rich history and was once the center of a trading empire that extended into Africa.
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Oman is a lesser-known country in the Persian Gulf region, but it is a favorite among those who have visited, and its history dates back over a hundred thousand years.
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Oman's location on the periphery of ancient civilizations allowed it to have access to many great civilizations and engage in trade, particularly in frankincense, and it was one of the first places in the world to convert to Islam.
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The Portuguese conquered Muscat and established a network of ports along their route to India, but their control was eventually seized by the Yoruba dynasty, which began the Omani Empire in 1692.
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The Omani Empire became a center of trade and established alliances with the British and the United States, but eventually lost control of Zanzibar and became heavily influenced by the British.
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Oman's modern era began with Sultan Said bin Taimur in 1932, who sold off oil rights to the British and faced challenges such as the Dofar rebellion, but his son Qaboos bin Said took control in 1970 and implemented reforms to improve the country's economy and quash the rebellion.
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Oman is a relatively quiet and stable country that has established diplomatic ties with its neighbors while remaining neutral on the geopolitical affairs of the region.
