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Seeb Mosque is very stiking with its colonnades of arches and green and gold domes
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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,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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The Sultan Said bin Taimour Mosque in the Al Khuwair district of Muscat.
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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,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,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,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,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,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,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,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque illuminated at night. 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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The Sultan Said bin Taimour Mosque in the Al Khuwair district of Muscat.
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The entrance to The Grand Mosque. Built as a gift to the people by Sultan Qaboos it was completed in 2001AD and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers.
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The entrance to The Grand Mosque. Built as a gift to the people by Sultan Qaboos it was completed in 2001AD and can accommodate 15,000 worshippers.
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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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Oman, Muscat. Omani guard walking to the entrance of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
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Oman, Muscat, Ghubrah, detail of the entrance courtyard to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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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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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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The tall minaret of the private mosque within Sultan Qaboos's palace in Salalah.
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The tall minaret of the private mosque within Sultan Qaboos's palace in Salalah.
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The blue and gold dome and minaret of Masjid Sultan Qaboos are framed by the towers of Nizwa Fort .
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The archways and solid pillars of an old mosque in the village of Afi Sefalah
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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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A ceramic panel depicting an Imam teaching the Koran,on The Clock Tower Roundabout - one of many roundabouts in the capital region decorated with extravagant monuments or sculptures
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Arabic women walking inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Arabic woman walking inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Turkey, Thrace, Edirne, Selimiye Camii mosque and Tunca Koprosu stone arched bridge
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Oman,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. Detail of the tile work within the mosque. A magnificent example of modern islamic architecture,it 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,Muscat,Ghala,Al Ghubrah (Grand Mosque) Mosque. Detail of the tile work within the mosque. A magnificent example of modern islamic architecture,it 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,Western Hajar Mountains. In a remote mountain village,young boys pose for the camera atop a rocky ridge of sedimentary rock.
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Oman,Western Hajar Mountains. In a remote mountain village,young boys pose for the camera atop a rocky ridge of sedimentary rock.
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Oman,Western Hajar Mountains,Wadi Bani. A remote mountain village of Balad Seet,a local man looks outwards with his traditional home behind him.
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Oman,Muscat. The Mutrah Souq area of the country's capital. A traditional bazar,the souq is a warren of alleyways and lined by traditional stalls and a must for visitors to Muscat and locals alike. The market comes alive in the evening as the heat of the day dissipates.
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Nizwa mosque,Nizwa,Oman. One of the oldest and most famous forts in Oman is the one at Nizwa. Built in the 17th century at a strategic location,it controlled the routes from the Sunmail Gap to the Interior. It took over 30 years to build this single solid stucture. The mosque is next door to the fort.
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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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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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The Crescent and short spire on top of a small wooden mosque at Ras al Jinz on the edge of the desert
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The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is more than 150 feet high and took over 12 years to build in the 17th Century by Imam Sultan bin Saif bin Malik Al Ya'arubi.
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The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort and the blue and gold dome and turret of Msjid Sultan Qaboos mosque look down on the walled souk
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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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A group of young Egyptians walks across the courtyard of the Al Azhar mosque after Friday prayers.
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at night
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Arabic woman walking inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Arabic man inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Internal view of the arcade of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Maqta district of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Internal view of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Maqta district of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Interior architectural detail and chandeliers of the prayer hall in the the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Maqta district of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Interior architectural detail and chandeliers of the prayer hall in the the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Maqta district of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Interior architectural detail and chandeliers of the prayer hall in the the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Maqta district of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Oman, Sur. View of the city from the top of the fortress with mosque in the foreground
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Oman, Muscat. Tourist looking at Mutrah old town, elevated view, at sunrise (MR)
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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, Muscat. Cityscape of Mutrah old town, elevated view, at sunset
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Oman, Muscat. Cityscape of Mutrah old town, elevated view, at sunset
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Oman, Muscat. Cityscape of Mutrah old town, elevated view, at dusk
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Oman, Muscat, Ruwi. Hamriyah suburbs of Ruwi with typical whitewashed buildings, from elevated point
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Oman, Muscat, Qantab. Rocky coastline with catamaran sailing, near Muscat
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Oman, Muscat, Qantab. Rocky coastline and deserted beach, near Muscat
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Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Turkey, Eastern Anatolia, Sanliurfa Urfa, Golbasi, Balikli Gol sacred carp pool, Rizvaniye Mosque
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Turkey, Eastern Anatolia, Sanliurfa Urfa, Golbasi, Balikli Gol sacred carp pool, Rizvaniye Mosque
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Oman, Muscat, Boshar. The dome and main minaret of the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Construction started in 1995 and took six years to complete.
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Oman, Muscat, Boshar. An ornate covered passageway in the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Construction started in 1995 and took six years to complete.
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Oman, Muscat, Boshar. The 90 metres high marble minaret of the magnificent Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Construction started in 1995 and took six years to complete.
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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, 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, 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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The Tarik Khana Mosque, Damghan, Semnan Province, northeast Iran, built circa 775. The Tarik Khana Mosque, is Irans oldest and recalls the buildings of the pre Islamic era. Its simple design consists of an almost square courtyard surrounded by single arches on three sides and, on the Mecca facing side, a prayer hall with triple colonnades.
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Oman, Muscat, Ghubrah, detail of the entrance courtyard leading to the prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
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Syria, Damascus, Umayyad Mosque. The Dome of the Treasury stands illuminated in the evening.
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