Oman

the flag

Oman is a Sultanate at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf

Each of the rulers in this region build clock towers. This one is located in a traffic circle near the Muscat, Oman airport.

The Sultans of Oman once controlled a large area including Zanzibar and Mombassa in Africa. Here is one of the Oman forts, first built by the Portuguese, for which this was just a way stop on the route to India.

Nizwa Fort and Al Hamra oasis village

fort in the harbor of Muscat

a mosque nearby the Sultan's Palace

Al Bustan Palace hotel

interior of Al Bustan Palace hotel

model of incense burner in the traffic circle

boys and a Scout

The shopkeepers and town folk wear the traditional lavender robes and the distinctive hats

discussion and thinking in the souq

Plainer robes for fisherman.

More Photos from Seeb fishing village

Wadi Shab

More Photos from an excursion to Wadi Shab

Falcon fountain

roadside mural

Newly constructed Mosque for the use of the Sultan.

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other Middle Eastern countries

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