Album Oman from Anne Elliott

Rustaq fort, Oman

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:57:10 +0000

Rustaq (or Rostaq) was once the capital of Oman. Rustaq fort, built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam in Oman, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque and four towers. My photo was taken in 1977 - in more recent times, the fort has been renovated. I'm glad I had the chance to see it in its original condition, but renovations were necessary to keep it standing.

Incense burner from Oman

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:17:37 +0000

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I've had this old, crude incense holder for around 35 years, took a photo of it about two years ago and am now finally posting it : ) I tried burning a piece of Frankincense several times, but discovered that my kitchen walls were covered in tiny flecks of black afterwards, which was not good! Better to be done outdoors.

This is an interesting article from the BBC, from 9 February 2010, about Oman's Frankincense and also about the research into Frankincense and a possible cure for cancer. Also a link to the short video on YouTube, connected to the article.

""The records show that frankincense was produced here as far back as 7,000 BC."

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8505251.stm

youtu.be/42Qr6X-RhBA

Sunset over Seeb, Oman

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:17:16 +0000

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This was the view seen from our house in Ras al Hamra, Oman, back in the 1970s. I was looking out towards Seeb and the mountains from Ras al Hamra. A scan from an old print, so not the best quality.

Need a coffee?

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:41 +0000

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This is s scan of an old photo I took in the 1970s (1972-1978), of the various items used to make coffee in Oman (Middle East). We had to get written permission to be allowed to take photos in the National Museum of Oman, Qurm, and this was very generously given. I am still in love with the copper coffee pots of various designs and the long-handled, large copper spoons used to roast the coffee beans : ) So much more character than simply turning on my kettle! Oman and its people have such a huge place in my heart : )

Journey through the desert

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:46:02 +0000

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This is a typical view in the Interior of Oman, seen sometime between 1972 and 1978. An old tower, an old shelter, mountains and sandy desert. We only very rarely managed to take a trip into the Interior, but I loved it there. With the dreadful heat plus three very young children (the youngest born in that country), it was never an easy thing to do, to travel inland. I remember it like it was yesterday, though.

Looking towards Gulf of Oman

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:19:13 +0000

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A very old photo, taken from high up along the Shell camp, looking out over the Shell elementary school, over the narrow ridge of mountains to the Gulf of Oman. This is where we lived for six years, in pretty much the hottest place on earth, LOL!

Koran necklace

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:19:08 +0000

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My youngest daughter (who was born in Oman, Middle East) has to do a project for the course she is taking and she plans on doing it on Oman. So, I dug out this silver Koran necklace (they are used to carry verses from the Koran) and photographed it this morning in case it is of any use to her. All my photos taken in Oman between 1972 and 1978 are dreadful quaity and really not much use for anything, other than memories. Ever since then, I have dreamed of one day being able to return there for a short visit - how I would LOVE the chance to take endless digital images over there! However, now that I am back down to earth, I know there is no chance of this ever happening, LOL.

The old jewellery in Oman was very crudely made - but I LOVE it. I'm not a modern jewellery kind of person, but prefer something with so much more character and interest and each piece individually made.

Omani bracelet

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:46:04 +0000

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Just trying out my macro on this old, silver bracelet from Oman, Middle East. The old jewellery was very crudely made - which is exactly why I love it so much.

Birkat al Mause

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:21 +0000

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Another photo of Birkat al Mause in Oman. Scanned from an old photo I took in April 1977.

Sedab, Oman 1

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:21 +0000

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Took these two photos of the village of Sedab in March 1977. This was a little coastal village south-east of Muscat, Oman. I wonder how much it has changed now.

Village of Nakhl

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:21 +0000

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This was the village of Nakhl in Oman on 17th March 1977. Scanned from an old photo.

Carved door

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:22 +0000

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Scan from an old photo of a beautiful, carved, wooden door in Muscat, Oman. I wonder if this craftsmanship still continues today. Doorways such as this are so attractive. Taken sometime between 1972 and 1978.

Sedab, Oman 2

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:21 +0000

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Took these two photos of the village of Sedab in March 1977. This was a little coastal village south-east of Muscat, Oman. I wonder how much it has changed now.

Rejuvenation

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:59:21 +0000

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Scanned from an old photo I took on 17 March 1977, of a deep, carved, rejuvenated wadi at Tabaqah, Oman. Flash floods can be dangerous!

Omani children

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:05:52 +0000

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Photographed these young children in March 1977, in Sedab (Sidab), a small coastal village south-east of Muscat, Oman. I hope life has been good to these happy young ones!

Muttrah Corniche

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:41:00 +0000

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This is a scan of an old photo taken in March 1977, showing one of the narrow entrances leading from Muttrah Corniche. The window is an example of the intricate architectural detail found in Oman.

New Mosque near Fort Mirani

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:41:00 +0000

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This is a scan of a view in Muscat, Oman, from a photo that I took in March 1975. The mosque was called the New Mosque, though its name may have changed since then. One of the two forts in Muscat, overlooking the harbour.

Omani detail

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:41:01 +0000

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A fine example of Omani architecture along the Muttrah Corniche. Scanned from an old print taken in March 1977.

View over Muscat

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:41:00 +0000

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I know this is a very typical view overlooking part of the city of Muscat. Scanned from an old photo taken around 1977. I see from photos that the Sultan's palace is much more colourful now! I would imagine that the whole area must be far more built up, too.

Corniche entrance way

nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:41:00 +0000

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Yet another view along the Muttrah Corniche in Oman. These beautiful old buildings overlook Muttrah harbour. For those of you who are familiar with Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian explorer famed for his 1947 Kon-Tiki raft, we were lucky enough to see his reed boat, Tigris, moored in Muttrah harbour (1977 or early 1978). "On April 3, 1978, after their five-month-4,200-mile-oceanic voyage, Thor Heyerdahl and his 10-man crew burned their reed ship in protest of the wars raging in the Middle East." Scanned from an old photo taken around 1977.