Jabal al Qal'ah, Al Hamra |
Mosque (Masjid Al-Istaqamah) Al Hamra |
Mosque, Al Hamra |
Al Hamra is the largest town close to Jabal Shams. The road to the top starts here. |
Al-Qariya Trade, a chicken restaurant in Al Hamra |
Did I mention it's hot? (towards the end of May) |
Misfat Al Abryeen, a village just outside Al Hamra that is a "must-see" |
The serpentine road climbing from Al Hamra to Misfat Al Abryeen |
View of Al Hamra from the Misfat Al Abryeen Road |
View of Al Hamra from the Misfat Al Abryeen Road |
Villas above Al Hamra on the road to Misfat Al Abryeen |
Villas above Al Hamra on the road to Misfat Al Abryeen |
Villa with a fabulous view of Misfat Al Abryeen |
Villa with a fabulous view of Misfat Al Abryeen |
A row of new villas overlooking the oasis of Misfat Al Abryeen |
Scenic mountain oasis village of Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen must be the prettiest village in Oman |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Village of Misfat al Abryeen |
The "new village" at Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Terraced fields with palms, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Don't throw litter out of your car, Al Hamra public service advisory |
The new villas seen from Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
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Misfat Al Abryeen village |
Oasis of Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Road leading into the old village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
The brand new visitor's center, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Tourist information - Misfat Al Abryeen |
Walking paths through Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Top of the village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
It looks rather Yemeni |
Entrance to the village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Narrow alley, Misfat Al Abryeen |
"Main Street" Misfat Al Abryeen |
Stairway climbing beneath an old building |
Ceramic water vessels hung in a window |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Dear Visitors - Men are requested not to go through this way (Ladies bath ahead) |
Irrigation channel (falaj) Misfat Al Abryeen |
Falaj, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Men's shower, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Men's shower, Misfat Al Abryeen |
On the terraces, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen, a peaceful paradise |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Pathway along the terraces, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Walkway, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Date palm, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Date palm, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Terraces, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Concrete falaj, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Cliffs across the wadi from Misfat Al Abryeen |
Watchtower at the edge of Misfat Al Abryeen |
Watch tower, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Beyond Misfat Al Abryeen |
Partially sealed cave with smoke-blacked ceiling |
Cave near Misfat Al Abryeen |
Falaj, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Falaj, Misfat Al Abryeen |
House among the palms, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Some of the lower terraces, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Lower terraces, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Stairway, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Back to the old village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Lower entrance to the village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Old town passageway, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Old town, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Old town, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Old town, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Most of Misfat Al Abryeen is in good condition but there are some ruins |
Alleyway and passage, Misfat Al Abryeen |
"Main Street" Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Upper level room missing a corner, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Misfat Al Abryeen |
Upper part of old town, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Upper part of old town, Misfat Al Abryeen |
"Rock Palace" Misfat Al Abryeen |
Back at the upper entrance to the village, Misfat Al Abryeen |
View from Misfat Al Abryeen |
Road to old town Misfat Al Abryeen |
Colorful metal door, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Unripened dates, Misfat Al Abryeen |
Valley at Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Panorama of Al Hamra |
Places of tourist intrest around Al Hamra |
The edge of Al Hamra along the road to Bahla |
Villa on the edge of Al Hamra along the road to Bahla |
Villas on the edge of Al Hamra along the road to Bahla |
Ruined fort at Al Dabaniyah, outside Al Hamra |
Ruined fort at Al Dabaniyah, outside Al Hamra |
Turnoff for Ad Dabaniyah |
Al Hamra at dusk |
Watch tower at Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hamra |
Al Hoota Cave visitors center, inaugurated 2006 |
Al Hoota Cave visitors center |
Al Hoota Cave Visitors Center |
Model of Al Hoota Cave, recently opened for tourists |
Al Hoota Cave visitors center |
A little train, the first in Oman, runs between the visitors center and Al Hoota Cave |
Al Hoota Cave Railway |
The Al Hoota Railway was built by an Austrian company |
Al Hoota Cave Railway |
Al Hoota Cave Railway |
Al Hoota Cave railway station |
Lion formation, Al Hoota Cave |
Exit through the gift shop |
Sunset, Oman |
Crescent moon, Oman |