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Muscat in Oman is hemmed in by the rugged Western Al Hajar Mountains, the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman, and the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
On the waterfront, we found a local place to eat lunch under the watchful eye of the tower built by the Portuguese in the 1580s as part of the city fortifications.
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Muscat skyline, near the old city of Muscat, this is in the districts called Muttrah, which is/was the centre of commence of Muscat.
This shot was taken from a rooftop of a building that I was able to sneak in.
It would've been so much nicer if the construction wasn't there, I could've had a lot wider shot.
The National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat was established in 2013 as a showcase for the country’s cultural heritage and history, back to the earliest settlement.
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Major construction work going on he. Just amazing to see how big this airport is getting. All there is now is a small terminal on the south side. Seen from 40.000 feet.
A small mosque just behind the Sultan's palace in Muscat, Oman
Nikon D90, Sigma 10-20
HDR, 3 shots +/-2EV, Photomatix 4, Topaz, Photoshop CS5
Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman’s capital and largest city, hugs the narrow and rugged coast between the Gulf of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains. For centuries, this strategic location – where the Gulf of Oman leads east to the Indian Ocean, and west to the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf – was almost inaccessible except by sea.
So, what better way to see it than by boat! The existing Al Alam Palace, with its colourful facade, was rebuilt in 1972 and is still used for official functions.
For the story, please visit: www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/a-sunset-cruise-on-th...
Muscat in Oman is hemmed in by the rugged Western Al Hajar Mountains, the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman, and the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Oman takes great pride in its boatbuilders, and traditional wooden dhows are still used for fishing and tourism.
For the story, please visit: www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/muscat-between-the-pa...
Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman’s capital and largest city, hugs the narrow and rugged coast between the Gulf of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains. For centuries, this strategic location – where the Gulf of Oman leads east to the Indian Ocean, and west to the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf – was almost inaccessible except by sea.
So, what better way to see it than by boat! The existing Al Alam Palace, with its colourful facade, was rebuilt in 1972 and is still used for official functions.
For the story, please visit: www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/a-sunset-cruise-on-th...
Oman - Muscat
Aerial photo
Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital and largest metropolitan city of Oman.
Muscat is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. The metropolitan area spans approximately 1500 km² and includes six wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians and the Portuguese Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar.
As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers such as the Persians, the Balochis and Gujaratis. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
The rocky Western Al Hajar Mountains dominate the landscape of Muscat. The city lies on the Arabian Sea along the Gulf of Oman and is in the proximity of the strategic Straits of Hormuz. Low-lying white buildings typify most of Muscat's urban landscape, while the port-district of Muttrah, with its corniche and harbour, form the north-eastern periphery of the city. Muscat's economy is dominated by trade, petroleum and porting.
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Oman's capital with its white houses is constantly and continuously spreading out in the valleys of surrounding mountains; the view of the town from the surrounding hills is an awesome experience...
Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman’s capital and largest city, hugs the narrow and rugged coast between the Gulf of Oman and the Al Hajar Mountains. For centuries, this strategic location – where the Gulf of Oman leads east to the Indian Ocean, and west to the Straits of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf – was almost inaccessible except by sea.
So, what better way to see it than by boat!
For the story, please visit: www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/a-sunset-cruise-on-th...
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