Oman Collection (page 6)

Bottles of scented oils in the spa of the Chedi Hotel

One of the crew members ofs / Y Sanjeeda up the rigging
One of the crew members of S/Y Sanjeeda up the rigging. Sanjeeda is a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean

S / Y Sanjeeda
S/Y Sanjeeda, a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean, sailing off Mirbat on the Dhofari coast of Oman

The tall minaret of the private mosque within Sultan Qabooss palace in Salalah

Architectural details of the crenellated walls, tower and buttresses inside the castle at Jaalan Bani bu Hasan

A warden holds baby green turtles which he has picked up from the beach at Ras al Jinz at sunrise. He will keep the babies in a safe environment throughout the heat of the day

A warden walks along the beach at Ras al Jinz at sunrise looking for green turtles which use the beach as a regular nesting site

Silhouette of one of the towers of Ras al Hadd Castle at sunset. The 450 year old castle stands looking out to sea. It has 3 towers

Fishermen off-load their catch onto the beach at Sur. Some of the fish are sold locally, but much is put into refrigeration lorries and taken to Muscat, the inland cities and even up to UAE

The restored dhow Fatah Al Khair is preserved at an outdoor museum in Sur. One of the last ocean-going passenger dhows, it is a ghanjah and is estimated to be around 300 tonnes and over 20 metres long

Boat builders constructing a large dhow in the boat yard at Sur

A fishing dhow motors across the lagoon towards the sea in front of the lighthouse and whitewashed houses of the village of Al Ayja behind

Jabrin Castle is a striking blend of defensive architecture and sophisticated artistry. The palace at Jabrin was built around 1670 AD at the height of the Ya aruba dynasty as a seat of learning for

Stalls laid out with their wares in the old souq at Nizwa

The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is over 150 feet high and took more than 12 years to build in the late 17th century AD

Omani men wear the traditional long white robes and ceremonial khanjar or curved dagger up on Al Jabal al Akhdar

Date palms flank the dirt road running through Wadi Bani Auf, a gorge running deep into the Hajar Mountains and Al Jabal al Akhdar

An abandoned watchtower perched high on a pinnacle of rock commanding a view along Wadi Bani Auf and the access into the Hajar Mountains and Al Jabal al Akhdar

The watchtower of the old fort in the village of Afi Sefalah

The archways and solid pillars of an old mosque in the village of Afi Sefalah

The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive wooden entry

An Omani woman in traditional Arabic dress walks along the road, beside a palmeraie in front of Rustaq Fort

The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in the pre-Islamic period. It became the capital of the Ya ruba dynasty and was subsequently re-built in the 17th Century

A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl Fort which stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam

Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam. The mainly 17th century fortress visible today stands over 30 metres high

Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Jockeys wait in line on their mounts ready to be lead down to the start line at Al Shaqiyah camel race track. Jockeys can be as young as 4 years old

A bystander watches the proceedings at the start of a camel race from the back of his pick-up truck at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands

A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel in the desert

Tufts of grass exist precariously amongst the shifting sand dunes

Low light and shadows highlight ridges made by the wind in the sand dunes

The ornate domes and minaret of the Khor Mosque contrast with the old walls of Fort Mirani

Omanis walk and sit alongside Muttrahs busy Corniche

The Mathaib Gate spans the main road into Muscat

Oman, Dhofar Region, Salalah (Area), Camel Crossing Sign in the Dhofar Mountains OMAN-Dhofar Region-Salalah (Area): Camel Crossing Sign in the Dhofar Mountains / Morning

Oman, Dhofar Region, Salalah, Palm Trees / Salalah Beach OMAN-Dhofar Region-Salalah: Palm Trees / Salalah Beach / Dawn

Oman, Sharqiya Region, Al Minitrib, Koran in the Al Minitrib Fort Mosque OMAN-Sharqiya Region-Al Minitrib: Koran in the Al Minitrib Fort Mosque

Oman, Sharqiya Region, Al Minitrib, Al Minitrib Fort OMAN-Sharqiya Region-Al Minitrib: Al Minitrib Fort

Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, Jabrin, Jabrin Fort OMAN-Western Hajar Mountains-Jabrin: Jabrin Castle / Fort - Exterior Castle Staircase

Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, Bahla, Bahla Town OMAN-Western Hajar Mountains-Bahla: Bahla Town / Houses

Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, Nizwa, Nizwa Fort, Scales for weighing OMAN-Western Hajar Mountains-Nizwa: Nizwa Fort- Scales for weighing

Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, Nizwa, Nizwa Fort, Arabian Water Carafe OMAN-Western Hajar Mountains-Nizwa: Nizwa Fort- Arabian Water Carafe

Oman, Western Hajar Mountains, Nizwa, Minaret of Nizwa Mosque OMAN-Western Hajar Mountains-Nizwa: Minaret of Nizwa Mosque

Oman, The Batinah Plain, Nakhal Fort OMAN-The Batinah Plain-Nakhal: Nakhal Fort, at the foot of the Hajar Mountains- Fort Detail

Oman, Muscat, Mutrah, Morning at the Mutrah Fish Market OMAN-Muscat-Mutrah: Morning at the Mutrah Fish Market (NR)

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