Muscat in the 1990s

Al-Alam Palace, Old Muscat Al-Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in the 1970s.

Al-Alam Palace, Old Muscat

Al-Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in the 1970s.

Old Muscat in 1993 A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Old Muscat in 1993

A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Old Muscat in 1993 A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Old Muscat in 1993

A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Old Muscat in 1993 A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Old Muscat in 1993

A view from the mountains over Old Muscat, with Al-Alam Palace in the centre.

Jalali Fort at Dawn A view across Muscat Cove towards Jalali Fort, Muscat.

Jalali Fort at Dawn

A view across Muscat Cove towards Jalali Fort, Muscat.

Al-Zawawi Mosque in Old Muscat A view of the minaret of Masjid Al-Zawawi in Old Muscat, demolished in 2011.

Al-Zawawi Mosque in Old Muscat

A view of the minaret of Masjid Al-Zawawi in Old Muscat, demolished in 2011.

Riyam Towers The "Incense Burner" monument and an old watchtower in Riyam, Muscat.

Riyam Towers

The "Incense Burner" monument and an old watchtower in Riyam, Muscat.

Muttrah Fort A view of Muttrah Fort at sunset.

Muttrah Fort

A view of Muttrah Fort at sunset.

Muttrah in 1993 A view from the mountains over Muttrah, with Muttrah Fort just left of centre in the centre.

Muttrah in 1993

A view from the mountains over Muttrah, with Muttrah Fort just left of centre in the centre.

Wadi Kabir, Muscat, in 1993 A view of the so-called "Incense Burner" Roundabout in Wadi Kabir, Muscat, in 1993. The roundabout has since been replaced by a multi-lane flyover.

Wadi Kabir, Muscat, in 1993

A view of the so-called "Incense Burner" Roundabout in Wadi Kabir, Muscat, in 1993. The roundabout has since been replaced by a multi-lane flyover.

Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Ruwi A view of Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Ruwi, Muscat, in 1993.

Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Ruwi

A view of Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Ruwi, Muscat, in 1993.

Sunset over Qurum, Muscat A sunset over Qurum, Muscat, with a crepuscular ray caused by the Hajar Mountains to the west.

Sunset over Qurum, Muscat

A sunset over Qurum, Muscat, with a crepuscular ray caused by the Hajar Mountains to the west.

Al-Zawawi Mosque in Al-Khuwair A view of Al-Zawawi Mosque in Al-Khuwair, Muscat.

Al-Zawawi Mosque in Al-Khuwair

A view of Al-Zawawi Mosque in Al-Khuwair, Muscat.

Horse Sculpture, Al-Khuqair, Muscat A horse sculpture that used to stand near Al-Khuwair flyover in Muscat.

Horse Sculpture, Al-Khuqair, Muscat

A horse sculpture that used to stand near Al-Khuwair flyover in Muscat.

Sculptures near the Old Airport, Muscat Sculptures that once stood near the roundabout at the old airport, Muscat.

Sculptures near the Old Airport, Muscat

Sculptures that once stood near the roundabout at the old airport, Muscat.

Burj As-Sahwa, Muscat The Burj As-Sahwa (lit. Renaissance Tower) in Muscat. The tower was built as a gift from the nation to the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos to mark the 15th National Day in 1985.

Burj As-Sahwa, Muscat

The Burj As-Sahwa (lit. Renaissance Tower) in Muscat. The tower was built as a gift from the nation to the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos to mark the 15th National Day in 1985.

Old Airport Mural, Muscat A ceramic mural that once stood at the entrance to the old airport in Muscat.

Old Airport Mural, Muscat

A ceramic mural that once stood at the entrance to the old airport in Muscat.

Old Airport Clock Tower, Muscat A view of the clock tower that once graced the roundabout at the old airport, Muscat.

Old Airport Clock Tower, Muscat

A view of the clock tower that once graced the roundabout at the old airport, Muscat.

Al-Mawala Roundabout, Muscat A large construction that once stood on the roundabout at Al-Mawala, Muscat. The roundabout has been replaced by a multi-lane flyover.

Al-Mawala Roundabout, Muscat

A large construction that once stood on the roundabout at Al-Mawala, Muscat. The roundabout has been replaced by a multi-lane flyover.