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Muttrah, (Arabic: مطرح) administratively a district, is located in the Muscat province of Oman. Before the discovery of oil, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest sea ports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. To the south lies Muscat District.
Muttrah had an estimated population of about 8,000 people when diplomat Edmund Roberts visited in the early 1830s. The district population was 216,578 estimated for 2014, up from 150,124 of the 2010 Census count, and the most densely populated of all districts in the nation.
In the mid 19th century, Muttrah had a vessel repair industry.
Al Dhalam (Darkness in Arabic) Souq is the local name for the Muttrah Souq. The Muttrah Souq is perhaps one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world. It is located adjacent to the harbour of Muscat harbor and has seen immense trade in the age of sail, being strategically located on the way to India and China. It has been named after darkness because of the crowded stalls and lanes where the sunrays do not infiltrate during the day and the shoppers need lamps to know their destinations. The name of the market has been drawn specifically from the part that extends from Al Lawatiya Mosque to Khour Bimba where the place is really full of stores and stalls and the narrow area of lanes does not allow the sunlight to enter. The market was a source of supply for Omanis where they can buy their needs in the 1960s when life requirements were simpler than today. Most of the goods were imported, in addition to local products like textiles, fruit, vegetables and dates.
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Coordinates: 21°N 57°E / 21°N 57°E / 21; 57
Oman (i/oʊˈmɑːn/ oh-MAAN; Arabic: عمان ʻUmān pronounced [ˈuːmaːn]), officially the Sultanate of Oman (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان Salṭanat ʻUmān), is an Arab country in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Holding a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the nation is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares marine borders with Iran and Pakistan. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz (which it shares with Iran) and Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries.
From the late 17th century, the Omani Sultanate was a powerful empire, vying with Portugal and Britain for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to modern-day Iran and Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar (today part of Tanzania, also former capital). As its power declined in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom. Historically, Muscat was the principal trading port of the Persian Gulf region. Muscat was also among the most important trading ports of the Indian Ocean. Oman's official religion is Islam.
Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population of Muscat Governorate reached 1.56 million as of September 2015. The metropolitan area spans approximately 3,500 km2 (1,400 sq mi) and includes six provinces called wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians, Portuguese Empire and the Ottoman Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as far as East Africa and Zanzibar. As an important port-town in the Gulf of Oman, Muscat attracted foreign tradesmen and settlers such as the Persians and the Balochis. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
Tourist map: http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid;=112774287410344269201.00047f77c2ce1a33026c5&ct;=docsearch&cd;=2&cad;=docsearch,cid:15217536478263898468 Muttrah, (Arabic: مطرح) population 650,000, is a city located in the Muscat province of Oman. Before the discovery of oil, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman. It is still a center of commerce as one of largest sea ports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall.
In the old days, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman. It is now a commercial hub in the GCC area, with the Sultan Qaboos Port — one of the largest sea ports of the region — located there. Along the corniche, landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar, one of the world’s oldest. Overlooking the harbour is the Muttrah Fort, a medieval icon built by the Portuguese in the 1850s. It dominates the eastern end of the harbour. Further to the east are cultural gems such as the Muscat Gate and the Giant incense burner overlooking Riyam Park. Off the port are traditional Omani dhows, giving the scene an ancient flavour. Muttrah corniche is spectacular, especially at sundown. Website: http://timesofoman.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/timesofoman Twitter: http://twitter.com...
Join us as we take you on a tour of Muttrah Souq. The Souq is a popular destination for tourists, photographers, culture enthusiasts and locals alike. Like, share and subscribe for future updates! Music is sponsored by Ashan Miller: https://soundcloud.com/ashan_miller Videography and editing is sponsored by Daniel M. Photography https://www.facebook.com/Danielm.official Muscat Hangouts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuscatHangouts Muscat Hangouts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/muscathangouts
Tourist map: http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid;=112774287410344269201.00047f77c2ce1a33026c5&ct;=docsearch&cd;=2&cad;=docsearch,cid:15217536478263898468 (EN) Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ) is the capital and largest city of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797[1]. The metropolitan area spans approximately 1500 km² and includes six wilayats. Known since the early 1st century CE as an important trading port between the west and the east, Muscat was ruled by various indigenous tribes as well as foreign powers such as the Persians and the Portuguese Empire at various points in its history. A regional military power in the 18th century, Muscat's influence extended as fa...
MasterChef India Shipra Khanna In Muscat Oman Market I Old Muttrah Souk Al Dhalam (Darkness in Arabic) Souq is the local name for the Muttrah Souq. The Muttrah Souq is perhaps one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world. It is located adjacent to the harbour of Muscat harbor and has seen immense trade in the age of sail, being strategically located on the way to India and China.[3] It has been named after darkness because of the crowded stalls and lanes where the sunrays do not infiltrate during the day and the shoppers need lamps to know their destinations. The name of the market has been drawn specifically from the part that extends from Al Lawatiya Mosque to Khour Bimba where the place is really full of stores and stalls and the narrow area of lanes does not allow the sunlight to ...
http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The famous Muttrah Souk in Muscat is probably the single most popular tourist attraction in the country. A great labyrinth of narrow alleyways packed with colorful little shops. Sellers tout Frankincense and pashmina scarfs. FYI: There is no such official fabric designation called "pashmina." The real "stuff" comes from high mountain goats and is extremely expensive. If seller offers a pashmina scarf for $5 USD, made from who-knows-what material laugh and keep walking.... Buy only if you like it.
►Check out my Muscat Travel Guide: https://goo.gl/bGfsoJ ►Subscribe to my videos: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe ►Watch the full playlist: http://bit.ly/2cBTPA0 On Day 6 of our round the world trip for food, we were Muscat, Oman. We started off visiting some attractions in Muscat like the fish market and souk, then had some amazing Omani food, and visited a couple beaches. The highlight of the day for me was eating Omani street food mishkak and an Omani meal of camel and rice. 00:51 Chai karak and cheese bread in the car - A common Omani food breakfast is the combination of tea, which is usually called chai karak, and cheese bread. So after meeting up with Mustafa, we had a quick breakfast in the car before driving over to the Muscat fish market. 2:03 Muscat Fish Market - One of my fa...
Recorded December 23-24, 2015 I sail into the harbor of Muscat on Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas. I take a tour of the city which includes visits to the Grand Mosque, Muttrah Souk, corniche and Al Alam Palace. From: http://timvp.com
Best tourist attractions in Oman Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque -Muscat Royal Opera House -Muscat Wadi Shab Jebel Akhdar Wadi Bani Khalid -Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate Nizwa Fort -Nizwa Old Muttrah Souk - Muscat Jebel Shams Bahla Fort -Bahla Oman Fjords -Khasab
Nizwa, Oman attractions - Nizwa, Oman Tours - Nizwa, Oman HD Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Nizwa is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km (1.5 hours) from Muscat. The population is estimated at around 700,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al Mooz and Al Jabel Al Akhdar. Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and it was once a center of trade, religion, education and art. Its Jama (grand mosque) was formerly a center for Islamic learning. Nizwa acquired its importance because it has been an important meeting point at the base of the Western Hajar Mountains. Set amid a verdant spread of date palms, it is strategically located at the cr...
Took a sonter through the mosque :) Expat wandering at it's finest.
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Que fato absurdo
Ter que viver calado
Sempre na tensão
Já não agüento
Silêncios intensos, vícios
Sempre a vencer
Se calar é tão fácil
Que eu não posso mais
Devo... deixar... isso... tudo?
Que loucura!
Saia do seu instante
Se quiser mudar
Que loucura!
Nada vem do ar
A coisa é tão simples
Que só você não percebe
Tenho que falar
Abra seu jogo
Relaxe seu ego, assuma
Se quiser amar