Oman sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
A country of rich heritage and unique national traditions, Oman has managed to keep numerous historic landmarks, so there's no wonder why the country is often called one of the most beautiful places in the world. Several interesting landmarks can be seen in Muscat, the capital of the country. This city is home to the main shrine of the country - the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. This is a relatively new building, the grand opening of which took place in 2001. The mosque is made in the traditional Arabian Style and it can simultaneously provide space to more than 20 thousand visitors. The magnificent cupola and skillfully made main minaret are the main decorations of the shrine. One more interesting decoration is located in the main hall of the mosque. This is a giant Persian handmade carpet, the weight of which is 21 ton. Without a doubt, this is one of the biggest carpets in the world.
Oman is a desert country of hospitable Bedouins. The modest diet of local people has always consisted of a big portion of dates, camel milk, rice with …
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Arabs make up the majority of Oman’s population. East Africa has made a great impact on the ethnicities that live in the country, but descendants of …
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History and Entertainment
Already in the prehistoric period, Oman had quite a beneficial strategic location. The representatives of nomadic tribes were the first to settle in this territory. In the 1st century BC, they fell before the Yemeni tribes. By the 6th century AD, the local tribes had been under powerful Persian Empires. In the 7th century, the lands of Oman became a part of the Arab caliphate. That period was marked by the development of feudalism. The caliphate rule was maintained by the 11th century.
In the Middle Ages, the country saw the colonial times. The whole territory of Oman was conquered by the Portuguese. They were expelled only in 1650 but Oman could not maintain independence for a long time. Already at the beginning of the 18th century, it was conquered by the Persians. In 1741, it became a part of the large pirate state headed by Ahmed Safari. Only at the beginning of the 19th century, the country was stable again. It was governed by the Sultan.
Traveling aficionados rarely include Oman into a list of their must-visit destinations, and this is definitely a mistake. The country of deserts and …
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As it was many years ago, today, local people still wear national suits. Here, the ancestor worship is cherished and the elderly persons are respected. The special part of the national culture of Oman is beautiful religious holidays. One of the main values of the country is its unique nature. The protection of the environment is one of the main government’s objectives.
Nightlife in Oman is centered in Muscat. When darkness falls to the city, youth and older people head to numerous nighttime entertainments that the …
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Al-Hajjarah Village
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In Yemen, you can visit an isolated Al-Hajjarah Village. Earlier this village was a prosperous town where people mostly worked in a trade industry. The main peculiarity of it is the saved old stone houses that were built on the rocks at the edge of the gulf. Stones for the building were taken from the nearby stone pits. The houses stay close to each other and remind a united inaccessible bastion.
It is interesting to note that there wasn’t used any additional mortars. These houses look like united complexes made of huge stones that stay hurtless within hundreds of years. They were built in the 12th century when Yemen was occupied by Turkish conquerors. At that time the town had an advantage ground.
Over the years the town had lost its status, and now it attracts travellers with its … Read all
It is interesting to note that there wasn’t used any additional mortars. These houses look like united complexes made of huge stones that stay hurtless within hundreds of years. They were built in the 12th century when Yemen was occupied by Turkish conquerors. At that time the town had an advantage ground.
Over the years the town had lost its status, and now it attracts travellers with its … Read all
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