Remnants of Oman era buildings can also be found in the city .
The legacy of the Omanis is observed in some of the local population who can trace their lineage to Afro - Arabs and Zanj slaves , who settled in the town during Omani rule .
Remnants of Omani era buildings can also be found in the city .
The legacy of the Omanis is observed in some of the local population who can trace their lineage to Afro - Arabs and Zanj slaves , who settled in the town during Omani rule .