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Some rare rainfall left behind a waterfall as the clouds slowly crept up and over the villages and terracing
Oman - Wadi Bani Awf.
Wadi Bani Awf is a wadi (gorge) in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region of Oman. All Al-Aufi people are originally from Wadi Bani Auf.
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Oman // Mirbat
Mirbat (Arabic: مرباط) is a coastal town in the Dhofar governorate, in southwestern Oman.
A statue of an Arab horse at full gallop
This horse and a matching horse on the other side of the road greet visitors to Mirbat as one enters this ancient city. This charming coastal city is famous for its breeding and export of Arabian horses.
“Mirbat was famous in the 9th Century for the breeding and exporting of horses and for its trade in frankincense. With its picturesque bays and inlets, Mirbat is a must see for all visitors.”
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Oman // Mirbat
Ibn Battuta spoke of the town of Zafari (al-Baleed) being famous for the export of horses to India. In fact the horses were exported from Mirbat – the word actually means ‘the place where horses are tethered”. Bedouin brought their famous horses overland on ancient trade routes through the Rub al-Khali or ‘Empty Quarter’ to the coast. A statue of an Arab horse at full gallop is placed on each side of the road at the entrance to the town to commemorate its past.
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Mirbat (Moscha) was involved in the export of frankincense in ancient times, to places as far as China.
An Omani Bedouin woman wearing a traditional Batoola face covering, Ibra Souk, Oman.
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Nizwa - Omani people.
The oasis city of Nizwa, the largest in the interior province, was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries. Today it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions with its historical buildings and imposing fort built in the mid 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'ribi, The town's immense palm oasis stretches for eight kilometers along the course of two wadis. It is famous for its bustling souq where tourists can buy exquisite copper and silver jewellery and other craft items.
Our amazing guide and driver in Oman is the spectacular Mr Saud. He has been a wonderful companion on our trip and a warm smile in harsh desert.
Nizwa - Minaret.
The oasis city of Nizwa, the largest in the interior province, was the capital of Oman in the 6th and 7th centuries. Today it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions with its historical buildings and imposing fort built in the mid 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'ribi, The town's immense palm oasis stretches for eight kilometers along the course of two wadis. It is famous for its bustling souq where tourists can buy exquisite copper and silver jewellery and other craft items.
This was taken one night at the Jebel Shams resort in Oman. It is high up in the mountains and a really stunning part of the world. Not the easiest place to get to, but definitely worth the effort.
Oman - Nakhal Fort
Nakhal Fort (Arabic: قلعة نخل Qalʿa Nakhal) is a large fortification in the Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is named after the Wilayah of Nakhal.
Oman, RAFO, Airbus C295MPA Persuader, maritime patrol variant, marked 910, cn 118.
Aproaching Getafe (LEGT) rwy 23.
Oman - Wadi Bani Khalid.
Wadi Bani Khalid is a wadi about 203 km from Muscat, Oman. It is the best-known wadi of the Sharqiyah region. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi. As a geographical area, Wadi Bani Khalid covers a large swathe of low land and mountains.
Caves form some of the interesting features of this wadi. These include Kahf Maqal which is one of the Sultanate's underground chambers. However, reaching this cave takes a lot of effort and visitors should be prepared for the adventure. Springs of water are also common in this wadi. The springs of Ain Hamouda, Ain al Sarooj and Ain Dawwa, among others, are a blessing to the eye as one ventures along the wadis. The village of Badaa is a well-known tourist stop in the valley.