Al-Mudhayrib

The Great Door of the Sablat of the Maharma The great door of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. The door was made in Zanzibar from pod mahogany, which is pinkish in hue. The Arabic insc

The Great Door of the Sablat of the Maharma

The great door of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. The door was made in Zanzibar from pod mahogany, which is pinkish in hue. The Arabic inscription on the lintel translates, "The year 1308 [A.H. corresponding to 1890-91 C.E.] Allah is our keeper. He is the Merciful and the Compassionate"..

Al-Mudhayrib Watchtower One of the hilltop watchtowers on Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

Al-Mudhayrib Watchtower

One of the hilltop watchtowers on Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an inf

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib

The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an infrared-converted digital camera.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an infr

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib

The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an infrared-converted digital camera.

The Great Door of the Sablat of the Maharma The rear side of the great door of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Great Door of the Sablat of the Maharma

The rear side of the great door of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an infr

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib

The fortified Sablat Al-Maharma in the foreground with its massive, ornately carved door from Zanzibar. The large tower in the background is part of the Qal’a of the Khanajira. Photographed on an infrared-converted digital camera.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib Vaulted stone ceilings inside the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib

Vaulted stone ceilings inside the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib

Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib

Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib

Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib

Interior structure of the Qal’a of the Khanajira in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib The vaulted ceiling of the dormitory of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

The Sablat of the Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib

The vaulted ceiling of the dormitory of the Sablat Al-Maharma in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Zanzibari Door, Al-Mudhayrib The door of the Sablat Al-Jabal in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. Manufactured in Zanzibar from pod mahogany. The date on the lintel is 1261 AH [1845-6 CE].

Zanzibari Door, Al-Mudhayrib

The door of the Sablat Al-Jabal in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. Manufactured in Zanzibar from pod mahogany. The date on the lintel is 1261 AH [1845-6 CE].

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Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling

A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib A view over Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib

A view over Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling

A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling

A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling

A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Dwelling

A curious painted dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Sablat Al-Jabal, Al-Mudhayrib A bricked up window of Sablat Al-Jabal in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

Sablat Al-Jabal, Al-Mudhayrib

A bricked up window of Sablat Al-Jabal in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

Al-Mudhayrib Door This door of Bayt Sa'id b. Muhammad al-Tashash in Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, dating from the latter part of the 19th century.

Al-Mudhayrib Door

This door of Bayt Sa'id b. Muhammad al-Tashash in Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, dating from the latter part of the 19th century.

Zanzibari Door in Al-Mudhayrib This Zanzibari door, made in the Omani Style, is in the Sablat Al-Jabal in the town of Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate. The date on the lintel is 1261 AH [1845-6 CE].

Zanzibari Door in Al-Mudhayrib

This Zanzibari door, made in the Omani Style, is in the Sablat Al-Jabal in the town of Al-Mudhayrib in Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate. The date on the lintel is 1261 AH [1845-6 CE].

Metal Door, Al-Mudhayrib A 1970s metal door in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. This door depicts key elements of the Omani identity, including the "Bismillah" phrase, the Omani coffee pot symbolizing hospitali

Metal Door, Al-Mudhayrib

A 1970s metal door in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. This door depicts key elements of the Omani identity, including the "Bismillah" phrase, the Omani coffee pot symbolizing hospitality, the Holy Quran, a mosque and a date palm.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling A simple mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling

A simple mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling The painted criling inside a mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling

The painted criling inside a mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling A dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, showing different phases of construction.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling

A dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate, showing different phases of construction.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling Remnants of a once-ornate mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Dwelling

Remnants of a once-ornate mud-brick dwelling in Al-Mudhayrib, Ash-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling

A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Al-Mudhayrib Painted Ceiling

A painted ceiling in Al-Mudhayrib, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate.