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Dibba is one of the oldest cities on the Arabian Peninsula. Nearby archaeological sites date from about 3,000 B.C. to the early Islamic period. Before the Muslim conquest, Dibba was the capital of the area which is currently made up of Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
The surrounding area was also the site of the Battle of Ridda, which occured in 633 A.D., and which was the last battle of the Muslim conquest of Arabia. The plain outside of Dibba contains hundreds of graves of those who fell during the battle. Leave a Comment
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This is a part of Oman that few visitors will ever see. However, for those interested in hiking in the desert, birdwatching, or geology, Wadi Khabb Shamsi well worth the time and effort it takes to travel there. Leave a Comment
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The Ras al-Jebel Mountains are the dominant physical feature of the Musandam Peninsula. They rise to 6,847 feet (2,087 meters), and slope steeply down to the sea, forming long fjord-like inlets. In the interior there are many wadis (canyons carved through the mountains by prehistoric rivers 10,000 to 2,000,000 years ago) and acacia-dotted gravel plains. Leave a Comment
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Buraimi has always been on a strategic route between the interior of Oman and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. In 1952, Saudi Arabia claimed Buraimi. Negotations to determine ownership of the oasis failed, and in 1955 there was a small-scale war which resulted in a Saudi withdrawal from the area. However, it was not until 1975 that a border acceptable to all parties was established.
During my short visit to Oman, my group crossed into Buraimi on our way to go birdwatching at the Hanging Gardens in the nearby desert. We then cut across a mountainous and isolated corner of Oman on our way to Hatta in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Leave a Comment
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I went to the Hanging Gardens to find desert birds that can be difficult to find elsewhere. At the time of my visit, the winter rains had not yet started, so I did not see any of the vines that the valley is known for. Leave a Comment
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 Posing by a roadside oasis by Faiza-Ifrah
This picture was taken during our second trip to Oman in late November 2003. Leave a Comment
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 Wadi Tanuf by sachara
At the end of the road into the wadi is a dam. This dam is constructed for floodcontrol, like all the dams in Oman, and not as a reservoir.
The wadi is a favourite picknick spot. We didn't picknick, but walked a bit around to have a look at the old falaj system. Leave a Comment
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 view at the area of al Hamra by sachara
Al Hamra has a modern part of the town and a old part. The old part is very scenic with old mud houses. There is an old souq in a traditonal complex of clay, straw and palmleaves, the alleys are covered and the complex can be closed by doors. Most old shops are closed now , because the shopkeepers moved to the the mainstreet in new al Hamra for more customers. Leave a Comment
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 area of Misfah by sachara
From here we had the most beautifull view at the village of Misfah. It looked like the houses of Misfah are hanging at the steep mountainslope. Leave a Comment
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 Wadi Tanuf by sachara
It was intriguing to stroll around, because the old irrigation system, the falaj was still in tact. In the ruins of each house it was possible to take the steps down. We did several times and there we found the clear running water. Leave a Comment
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