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Bottles of scented oils in the spa of the Chedi Hotel
One of the crew members ofs / Y Sanjeeda up the riggingOne 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 SanjeedaS/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)