What is "hamasa"

Hamasa is an area currently in the Buraimi area in Oman. Hamasa, for the period of 200 years, was the capital of the Buraimi district (at that time a part of Saudi Arabia).

Hamasa's history dates back thousands of years, and in 2015 was the site of archaeological investigations undertaken by Sultan Qaboos University, the Omani Ministry of Heritage & Culture and Zayed University.

It was described by the explorer Wilfred Thesiger as being involved in the slave trade when he visited in the 1940s.

In 1955, a force from Abu Dhabi and Oman, both supported by the United Kingdom, invaded the area. Most of the citizens are from Al Shawames.

The Hamasa is also a collection of early Arabic poetry, extolling virtues such as bravery, courage and honor .