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| Rene Little | profile | all galleries >> Around the World Cruise - January to April, 2008 >> Oman - Thursday 3rd April, 2008 | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
 SALALAH, OMAN, 3 APRIL 2008 - A seaside village, Taqah, near Salalah, Oman 3.4.2008 |
 A seaside village, Taqah, near Salalah, Oman 3.4.2008 |
 A seaside village, Taqah, near Salalah, Oman 3.4.2008 |
 Sign explaining the following photos 3.4.2008 |
 Khor Rori - Sumhuran a wealthy port between the Mediterrian and India |
 Khor Rori - Sumhuran a wealthy port between the Mediterrean and India |
 Sign explaining the following photos 3.4.2008 |
 The temple |
 The temple |
 Ancient writings |
 The twin domed mosque holding Prophet Mohammed Bin Alis Tomb he died in 1135 AD |
 Prophet Mohammed Bin Alis Tomb he died in 1135 AD |
 Grave yard near the prophet Mohammed Bin Alis Tomb he died in 1135 AD |
 Mirbat which was the ancient capital of Dhofar 3.4.2008 |
 Mirbat which was the ancient capital of Dhofar 3.4.2008 |
 Mirbat which was the ancient capital of Dhofar 3.4.2008 |
 Fishermen of Mirbat - which was the ancient capital of Dhofar 3.4.2008 |
 What appears to be a quite old unfiniished boat but it shows how they are constructed |
 Local fishing net |
 Can't resist taking photos of wildlife 3.4.2008 |
 Sign explaining the following photos 3.4.2008 |
 Al-Baleed Archaelogical Park on the Salalah waterfront |
 Dave inspecting the ancient looking boat |
 Another view of the same boat 3.4.2008 |
 Ruins of Al-Baleed were an important site in Dhofars ancient frankincense trade |
 Ruins of Al-Baleed were an important site in Dhofars ancient frankincense trade |
 Legend proclaims this as the resting place of Job the Old Testaments pious man |
 Apparently Job's footprint captured in the rock |
 A vision of colour near Job's resting place 3.4.2008 |
 Rene playing tourist again 3.4.2008 |
 Near Job's tomb taken from a moving bus 3.4.2008 |
 31. Near Job's tomb taken from a moving bus cant resist camel photos 3.4.2008 |