Photographer’s Note
Sohar (ولاية صحار)
Sohar was an ancient capital of Oman.
Many believe Sohar to be the birthplace of Sindbad the Sailor. It has a rich sailing history. Sohar is traditionally a fishing town and has a fish souk.
The town is close to ancient copper mines and Jebel Akhdar (the Green Mountain), the tallest mountain in Oman. It is also fairly close to the fort-towns of Ibri, Nakhl, Rustaq and Nizwa.
The landscape that dominates throughout Oman is mainly red & brown desert dunes and rugged, barren mountains which sometimes end abruptly against turquoise-blue seas.
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Copyright: Alex Fan Moniz (LondonBoy)
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(566) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2002-04-24
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Olympus SP-510UZ
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-30 11:14
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