The Bibi Maryam Mausoleum is one of the most famous landmarks in the ancient city of Qalhat, located 20 km north of the Omani city of Sur. Many stories have been woven around it and its history. According to the traditional story passed down by historians, the mysterious mausoleum dates back to the ruler of Qalhat, who is said to have built it for his wife in 1311 BC. The uniqueness of the mausoleum and its architectural style greatly attracts tourists, encouraging them to spend more time exploring and touching its stones. The facades of the mausoleum stand as proof of the passage, stay, and influence of Indian and Iranian civilizations in the region. The facades are built in the form of arches in the Mughal style, which Indians and Iranians used at that time. The engravings and decorations, or what remains of them, that adorn the walls of the mausoleum demonstrate the manual skills of the craftsmen of that period and the ancient civilization's interest in aesthetic details.
