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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 and covers 3,400 square metres.
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Detail of door inside the Sultan Qaboos Hall, Al-Ghubrah or Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Oman, Empty Quarter. Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady standing at the crest of a dune.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady watches the sun go down over the dunes.
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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
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady watches the sun go down over the dunes.
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Detail inside the Sultan Qaboos Hall, Al-Ghubrah or Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Oman, Dakhiliyah, Jebel Hajar, Balad Sayt. Deep in the Jebel Hajar, Balad Sayt (ala Bilad Sayt) a picturesque villages.
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A Bedouin man kneels on top of a sand dune in the desert . He wears the traditional Omani long white cloak or dish dash,a turban,a ceremonial curved dagger (khanjar) and holds a short camel stickOman 7John Warburton-Lee
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Oman, Muscat. The world's largest Swarovski Cyrstal chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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Oman, Dakhiliyah, Jebel Hajar, Wajmah. A man contemplates the view near the terraces of Wajmah village high in the Jebel Hajar.
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Curve in Road heading South towards Salalah with Sandstorm, near Sharkh, South Oman, Oman
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Oman,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. A chandelier in the Main Hall. The mosque is magnificent example of modern islamic architecture was built for the nation by Sultan Qaboos to mark the 30th year of his reign and is open,at certain times,to non-Muslims.
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Elevated dusk view of buildings along the Corniche, latticed buildings and Mutrah Mosque, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Oman,Muscat Region,Bandar Khayran. A old fisherman fishes for sardines with a traditional net from a beach on the coast near Muscat
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Oman, Wadi Bani Habib. An abandoned Sheraija Village perched amidst the Jabal Akhdar mountains.
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Colourfully illuminated latticed houses along the corniche, Mutrah, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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The Grand Mosque Sultan Qaboos, built in 2001, Batinah region, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Palm trees,the shaded surround and the elegant poolside umbrellas are reflected in the still water of the infinity pool at sunset,at the Chedi Hotel
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Oman,Muscat Region,Bandar Khayran. A old farmer sits down for a chat dressed in traditional Omani clothing.
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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
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Inside the walls of the restored fort of Nakhal in the Western Hajar mountains of Oman, Middle East
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Oman,Muscat. Looking across the water to the brightly lit Corniche and the Mutrah Souq area of the countries capital,a traditional bazar the souq is a warren of alleyways and lined by traditional stalls.
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Oman, Nizwa, view of the Nizwa Mosque and minaret from the fort of Nizwa.
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A jockey in racing silks at Al Shariq camel race track. Jockeys can be as young as 4 years old.
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Elevated dusk view along the Corniche, stained glass dome of Mutrah Souq, colourful latticed buildings and Mutrah Mosque, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Oman, Middle East, Asia, True Colour Satellite Image With Border. Satellite view of Oman (with border). This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites.
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Oman,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. Koran reading within the mosque by a young Omani man wearing a traditional embroirdered hat (kumah) and a dishdasha with a tassel (furakha) sometimes scented with aftershave.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and traffic on Sultan Qaboos Street at sunset, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Oman,Muscat Region,Bandar Khayran. Detail of a fishing net of sardines caught by traditional means off the coast of Oman near Muscat.
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A display of gold jewellery in traditional Omani design in a shop in Muttrah souq
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Omani women wearing the traditional veil tend their stalls in the Incense Souk in Salalah.
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Oman, Nizwa. The iconic dome and minaret of Nizwa Mosque are often used to symbolise Oman. Shown here with the new terracotta pattern.
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Oman, Masqat, Muscat, Ghubrah. The bedroom accomodation of the luxury 5 star Chedi Hotel resort.
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Mosque minaret and dolphin sculpture on the Mutrah Corniche illuminated at dusk, Mutrah, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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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
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Oman,Western Hajar Mountains,Wadi Bani. Young boys have a great time playing in the village waterhole at the remote village of Bilad Sayt.
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Low light and shadows highlight ridges made by the wind in the sand dunes
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Tomb of Bibi Miriam, a holy woman, Qalahat, north of Sur, Oman, Middle East
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Oman, Empty Quarter. The martian-like landscape of the Empty Quarter dunes. Evening light.
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Oman, Masqat, Muscat, Ghubrah. The world's largest Swarovski Cyrstal chandelier in Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, built in 2001, Ghubrah, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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Relief map of Oman (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data.
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Oman,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. The mosque,a magnificent example of modern islamic architecture,was built for the nation by Sultan Qaboos to mark the 30th year of his reign and is open,at certain times,to non-Muslims.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady watches the sun go down over the dunes.
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Oman,Muscat Region,Bandar Khayran. A old fisherman fishes for sardines with a traditional net from a beach on the coast near Muscat
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Colourfully illuminated latticed houses along the corniche, Mutrah, Muscat, Oman, Middle East
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The ornate carving and brass studs of a door of a government building in Old Muscat is typical of Omani style
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Oman, Empty Quarter. Driving through the vast dunes of the Empty Quarter.
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