Dhofar photos and stories

I lived in a corner of the Middle East (Dhofar, Oman) for 12 years and gathered many fascinating snippets of stories and aspects of local culture and customs. I also was able to record more visible facets through my photography.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Camping in Dhofar

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Camping. Here are a few off-the-beaten-track coastal camping spots: Dhalkut, Rakhyut, Mughsayl [1], Khor Rori [2], Hinu area (beyond Mirbat...

Friday, September 11, 2009

The Lost Symbol

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1600 years ago a terracotta cup inscribed with six symmetrical symbols was buried in a fort in southern Arabia. What did those symbols repre...

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Don't count the stars: it might spell your demise!

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This is the warning traditionally issued to young children in the Dhofar Mountains of southern Oman. I asked one of my students - Ahmed Al-...

Friday, August 28, 2009

Nawal Said Atiq

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Nawal Said Atiq is a very talented Dhofari artist who has won many local and international awards. Here are some examples of her paintings...

High in the Dhofar Mountains (khareef poem)

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Some years ago I received an email after someone had come across my website on Dhofar (that website is no more). He had evidently enjoyed th...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ain Razat

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Ain Razat is the most important source of spring water in Dhofar. It used to be one of the main sources of water for Salalah. Its water as w...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Hamran Fort, Dhofar

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KiwiOman: I lived in the Middle East for 12 years, 8 of them in the south Arabian city of Salalah, regional capital of Dhofar in the Sultanate of Oman. It was an exciting few years exploring ancient ruins or enjoying beautiful scenery with local friends. Living in Oman is so different to my native New Zealand, and I think that is part of the appeal of the place. One of the elements I am most inspired by in my photography is heritage and culture. In Oman mudbrick houses have mostly been abandoned in favour of new ones made of cement. This provides wonderful opportunities for the photographer to view and browse and record before they pass completely.

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