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A wave laps the whitle sands on the beach at Bar Al Hikman. The large salt flats at Bar Al Hikman are fringed by beautiful sand beaches,where marine and coastal life abounds.
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The crumbling shrine of the holy lady,Bib Maryam,stands high on a cliff-top.
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The crumbling shrine of the holy lady,Bib Maryam,stands high on a cliff-top.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady makes her way up the steep dunes.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A tourist strides off into the endless dunes.
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Oman, Salalah. Boswellia tree on the road between Salalah and the Yemen border.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. The martian-like landscape of the Empty Quarter dunes. Evening light.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. The martian-like landscape of the Empty Quarter dunes. Evening light.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. The martian-like landscape of the Empty Quarter dunes. Evening light.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A local guide makes his way back to the car.
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Saudi Arabia, Madinah, nr. Al-Ula, Madain Saleh (aka Hegra). Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient remains of Qasr al-Farid - a rock-cut tomb and part of an ancient Nabatean settlement - stands amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrops.
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Saudi Arabia, Madinah, nr. Al-Ula, Madain Saleh (aka Hegra). Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient remains of Qasr al-Bint - a cluster of rock-cut tombs and part of an ancient Nabatean settlement - stand amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrops.
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Turkey, Central Anatolia, Amasya, Sultan Beyazit II Camii mosque and Tombs of the Pontic Kings
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Turkey, Central Anatolia, Amasya, Sultan Beyazit II Camii mosque and Tombs of the Pontic Kings
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Jordan,Petra. Detail of the Street of Facades in the centre of the ancient trading capital of Petra.
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Jordan,Petra. Looking out from the Urn Tomb part of a complex of so called Royal Tombs set into the rock-face of the Jabal Al-Khubtha.
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Jordan,Petra. Looking out from the Urn Tomb part of a complex of Royal Tombs set into the rock-face of the Jabal Al-Khubtha,towards the summit of Al-Habees.
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Jordan,Petra. El Deir,otherwise known as the Monastary is one of the ancient Nabataean capital's major tombs. The classical decoration of the main facade,is evident in the finely carved sandstone.
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Jordan,Petra. El Deir,otherwise known as the Monastary is one of the ancient Nabataean capital's major tombs. The classical decoration of the main facade,is evident in the finely carved sandstone.
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The skull of an Arabian Gazelle highlights hostile desert conditions in the Jiddal al Harasis.
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An adventurer climbs a sand dune with a sand board. The exhilarated descent more than compensates for the exhausting uphill climb in the soft sand.
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Contemporary architecture with an Omani theme blends crisp white lines,arches and domes at the water garden at the Chedi Hotel
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The ship's parrot,a sulphur crested cockatoo,called Souku,on board S/Y Sanjeeda. Sanjeeda is a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean.
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One of the crew members of S/Y Sanjeeda standing on the rail of the boat. Sanjeeda is a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean
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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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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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An Omani man squats in the shade of a Frankincense tree growing in the Adorib Valley
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The tall minaret of the private mosque within Sultan Qaboos's palace in Salalah.
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The unusual Jamee al Hamoda mosque has 52 domes,which have hidden ventilation ducts. Constructed in the 11th Century AD it was restored in 1990AD
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The unusual Jamee al Hamoda mosque has 52 domes,which have hidden ventilation ducts. Constructed in the 11th Century AD it was restored in 1990AD
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Sunrise over the beach at Ras al Jinz which is used as a nesting site by green turtles
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Cliffs enclose the beach at Ras al Jinz which is used as a nesting site by green turtles. At sunrise you can make out the trails left by adult female turtles that have come out of the sea,laid their eggs and then returned to the water
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A Bedu kneels to pray in the desert,holding his camels by their halters to prevent them wandering off amongst the dunes
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Tufts of grass exist precariously amongst the shifting sand dunes
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Tufts of grass exist precariously amongst the shifting sand dunes
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Formal gardens provide a perfect foil for the elegant architecture of The Grand Mosque. Built as a gift to the people by Sultan Qaboos it completed in 2001AD and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers.
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The chandelier in the dome of the Main Hall of The Grand Mosque is 8m wide,15m high and contains over 2000 lights. Built as a gift to the people by Sultan Qaboos The Grand Mosque was completed in 2001AD and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers.
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Seeb Palace Roundabout - one of many roundabouts in the capital region decorated with extravagant monuments or sculptures
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The ornate domes and minaret of the Khor Mosque contrast with the old walls of Fort Mirani
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View of the Al Jalali Fort, located adjacent to the Al Alam Palace in Muscat, Masqat, Oman
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Oman, Wahiba Sands. Man with omani dress on the sand dunes at sunrise (MR)
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Oman, Wahiba Sands. Man with omani dress on the sand dunes at sunrise (MR)
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Oman, Wahiba Sands. Man with arabic dress on the sand dunes (MR)
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Oman, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams. The Grand canyon of Oman, tourist on the edge looking at view, at sunset (MR)
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Oman, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams. The Grand canyon of Oman, tourist on the edge looking at view, at sunset (MR)
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Oman, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams. The Grand canyon of Oman, tourist on the edge looking at view, at sunrise (MR)
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Oman, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams. The Grand canyon of Oman, tourist on the edge looking at view, at sunrise (MR)
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Oman, Wadi Ghul, Jebel Shams. The Grand canyon of Oman, tourist on the edge looking at view, at sunrise (MR)
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Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Sultanate of Oman, Southern Province, Dhofar Governate, Eastern Dhofar Mountain Range, Jabal Samhan. A man looking out from the Jabal Samhan mountains which rise to 2100 meters, at dusk.
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Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Sultanate of Oman, Southern Province, Dhofar Governate, Eastern Dhofar Mountain Range, Jabal Samhan. A Man looking out from the Jabal Samhan mountains which rise to 2100 meters, at dusk.
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Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, Sultanate of Oman, Southern Province, Dhofar Governate, Eastern Dhofar Mountain Range, Jabal Samhan. A man looking out from the Jabal Samhan mountains which rise to 2100 meters, at dusk.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. Driving through the vast dunes of the Empty Quarter.
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Oman, Al Jabal Al Akhdar. Renovated fort at the foot of the Al Hajar Mountains.
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Oman, Empty Quarter. A young lady takes a break from driving to enjoy the views.
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