Un dimanche à Oman

Hundreds of fortresses and watchtowers maintain a timeless vigil in Oman, a legacy of much earlier times, when lucrative coastal trading routes and precious resources needed protecting from threats both within and without. Right across the north of the country, almost every village has a watchtower or two, while mighty castles, many restored to their former glory, rise above the desert and date palm plantations of the larger towns. This epic beauty is Jabreen Castle, once both a residence and a fortress, now considered one of Oman's most beautiful forts. Arrive for opening and you may well have it all to yourself.

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Dhofar – the land where contrasting views are considered ordinary. ظفار – هي المكان الذي يجمع بين المناظر الخلابة المتباينة في آن واحد. #Instagram Credit: @mohammed_albarami_ #BeautyHasAnAddress #ExperienceOman #Oman #عمان#للجمال_عنوان #اكتشف_عمان

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شاهدوا جمال عُمان من خلال صفحتنا الجديدة على الإنستاغرام "إكتشف عُمان", إنضموا إلينا Link: https://www.instagram.com/experienceoman/ #إكتشف_عُمان #عمان #للجمال_عنوان Now showcasing the true beauty of Oman on our new Instagram channel ‘Experience Oman’. Come join us: https://www.instagram.com/experienceoman/ #ExperienceOman #beautyhasanaddress #Oman

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Postcards from #Salalah #WadiDarbat #Instagram Credit: @mouazshubat البطاقات البريدية من #صلالة #وادي دربات #BeautyHasAnAddress #ExperienceOman #Oman #عمان#للجمال_عنوان #اكتشف_عمان

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Evening stroll watching the sun set #oman #muscat

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#Repost @dnsbsnc with @repostapp. ・・・ 1/4 The thick high walls and the gently sloped stairs of the Nakhl fort on top of a lone protruding rock in the middle of a vast Palm tree oasis make one think and fantasize: wouldn't I just love to have this for myself and enjoy those splendid views every day? Definitely. — #oman #igersoman #composition #fort #castle #instagood #architecture #exploremore #passionpassport #nverstopexploring #letsgosomewhere #wanderlust #traveling #instatravel #igtravel #travelgram #visiting #vsco #vscocam #freelancers #instamoment #latergram #beautiful #travelphotography #mideast #symmetry #archilovers #archidaily #archunter جانب من قلعة نخل

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From the pool to the ocean #shangrila #oman #muscat

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Muscat grand mosque

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معلم من بلادي.. بوابة بهلاء

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Repost from @dnsbsnc via @igrepost_app, The 2 hour long trek in Wadi Shab, a wadi where a stream of water flows all year round, left us feeling physically challenged yet mentally serene. There are emerald pools to be seen; yellow, red and white rocks to be collected, tall mountains and narrow gorges to be marveled at. And that last swim in the big pool at the far end of the valley uncovered a lake cave with a foreceful waterfall inside(!) and an otherworldly play of light. Words cannot describe the wonder of this place. — #oman #igersoman #muscat #wadi #wadishab #instagood #instamood #exploremore #passionpassport #nverstopexploring #letsgosomewhere #wanderlust #traveling #instatravel #igtravel #travelgram #visiting #vsco #vscocam #vscofilm #instamoment #latergram #beautiful #travelphotography #travelogue #nature #trekking #hiking #serene

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صانعة الخبز

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