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05-JUL-2014

Al Dukhna Gate

This is one of the gates of the old city that has been reconstructed. The old city walls and gates were demolished in 1950, and with this Qasr Al Hokm project, some of them are being resurrected. We found this gate and a tower a few pictures back, but there is another, more spectacular, gate in the area that we simply couldn’t locate. With a bit of research this evening, we now know approximately where it is.

Another view of this gate in context:

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Will Hoskins14-Jul-2014 15:37
Nice perspective on the gate from this side, Helen. I too see a face here. V
Julie Oldfield13-Jul-2014 18:31
Nicely composed! I like your perspective.
Patrick Goossens13-Jul-2014 11:57
How changing your POV can make a complete different outcome.
Tom LeRoy13-Jul-2014 09:19
Marvelous design and style on this gate.... a friendly face , or maybe not! Another fine one, Helen. V
rousselziak13-Jul-2014 08:09
Excellent ! V
Gerard Koehl13-Jul-2014 07:30
On dirait un visage, bien vu Helen. V
Ariel13-Jul-2014 07:19
Fantastic. I'm loving these wonderful shots. And yes, it does look like a face! V
Chris Morton13-Jul-2014 06:35
an interesting belend of the bad old days when you had to slam the gates on invaders and pour boiling oil on them…..and a seaside sand sort of playfulness
Fong Lam13-Jul-2014 04:19
Very fascinating gate that resembles a face....a fine shot, Helen..V
joseantonio13-Jul-2014 04:12
Love the design. Looks like a big face.V
larose forest photos13-Jul-2014 03:14
I think this is fabulous. I really like the old architectural styles in SA. V
Mary Hamilton13-Jul-2014 03:11
I think it looks like a face, too. Love that door.
Jim Coffman13-Jul-2014 02:40
A fine capture of this gate,Helen!
woody3413-Jul-2014 01:27
Fabulous capture of this gate.So much detail.My first impression was a face with a great big yawning mouth...just my imagination ,I guess,Helen.V
Gill Kopy13-Jul-2014 00:44
Great shot of this extraordinary gate - there appears to be several different spots from where to check out who's knocking :) V