Saturday, 23 May 2009

Al Hota Cave




All sign borads on the main road leading to the wilayat of Al Hamra direct the visitors to Al Hota cave which is a connoisseur of the nature enthusiasts.The visitors can explore the cave and watch the calcic sedimentations formed millions of years ago. There are water pools and some of the very rare plants inside the cave,which is indeed an excellent adventure and leisure destination.


From:Dakhiliya Region (toursim guide)


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Jabrin castle



This castle lies in the Jabrin village which is 10 kilometres west of centre the wilayat and it is probably the finest and most picturesque fort in Oman built by Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan in 1669 AD both as an elegant palace to reside and a center for learning Islamic Shariah,Arabic language,literature and other sciences. Finely decorated ceilings of the fort are subtly painted with flowing curves and flower patterns. What makes the structure unique is that it uses the natural light to light its interiors and the breathtaking natural sceneries that sussound tge fort

from :Dakhiliya Region(toursim guide)

Friday, 22 May 2009

Ornaments


Omani women use silver in the from of a variety of ornaments such as necklaces ane barcelets .Quranic inscriptions often find thier place in the necklaces . The wemen also explicit gold jewellery used by Omani wmen are spiked bracelets,rings adorned with precious stones known as"Alkhatim" and the mafraq, a type of crown .The women also use earrings,pendants,scarf pins and brooches, made of silver and gold .The old souq in Mutrah has uniqe collection of popular traditional Omani Ornaments.
from: Dakhilia Region (toursim guide)


Pottery

Bahla is renowned for its ancient art of pottery making that has survied till the present time.There are around eight pottery making plants in the wilayat that actively engaged in this age-old profession .The Omani Government has set up a modren factory to produce various as souvenirs

from :Dakhiliya Region (tourism guide)

Thursday, 21 May 2009

Falajs in my town

Hello everyone .i hope to be fine .

My town Adam and it has a beautiful things such as forts, castles and old houses but, now I want to tell you about falajs.

The falaj is a channel which transport water between gardens and houses to be used in irrigation and activity of daily living take for example; drink, showering and washing .

We get water from underground to surface by engraving well and transport by channel.

My town has 4 falajs for example; Al- Ain and Al- Malih. These falajs are used in the present and past.
Oman in the past and today
By: Ibrahim Marzooq Al-Durei
Osama Bin Zaid School
Grade 11 Elective – English Skills 1







Oman is located in the north east of Arabian peninsula. The area of Oman is about 309,500 Km and the capital city of Oman is Muscat. Oman in the past was a very simple country because it had three schools and two hospitals only. The people in the past lived a simple life. They lived in small houses made from mud and palm leaves and the student didn’t go to any school. They studied under trees. Oman today has many good and modern schools, hospitals and buildings. The people in Oman today have modern houses and new cars and the students study in big schools . I think Oman is a wonderful country because it’s safe and beautiful.