Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: Qaboos

Prayer Hall Exterior

Prayer Hall Exterior

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 125
The S corner of the main prayer hall. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman
Niche II

Niche II

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 81
Marble niche detail in the Islamic Indian tradition. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat Oman.
Niche I

Niche I

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 151
Pietra dura niche detail in the Islamic Indian tradition. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
Prayer Hall Exterior

Prayer Hall Exterior

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 82
Central minaret and part of the southern facade of the main prayer hall. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
Receding Chandeliers

Receding Chandeliers

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 113
Looking down one of the riwaqs in the main prayer hall. The arches are in the Mamluk architectural tradition (it says in my guide book). The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
Eight Tonne Chandelier

Eight Tonne Chandelier

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 105
Someone must have fun with the dusting. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
A Chandelier Fit for a God

A Chandelier Fit for a God

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 107
This chandelier in the main prayer hall is 8m across and 14m high. It weighs 8 tonnes and contains 1,122 lamps and lots of Swarovski crystal. It is truly impressive to behold and certainly encourages lofty spritual thoughts. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
Grand Mosque Minaret

Grand Mosque Minaret

Andrew Luyten
13 May 2007 80
The minaret and entrance archway leading to the court of the main prayer hall. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
Sultan's Palace Approach

Sultan's Palace Approach

Andrew Luyten
29 Apr 2007 127
Looking back down the approach to the Sultan's palace. Effective and it all looks pretty solid, but on close inspection it seemed to be mainly stone cladding and silicone covering a rather less grand construction underneath.
Al Alam Palace

Al Alam Palace

Andrew Luyten
29 Apr 2007 139
The palace of Sultan Qaboos. Probably out at the time otherwise I am sure he would have invited us in for coffee.
Golden Khanjar

Golden Khanjar

Andrew Luyten
29 Apr 2007 133
Detail from gates of the Sultan's palace. The Khanjar curved dagger symbolises the Omani identity. Once utilitarian but now a part of formal male dress. It also has a starring role alongside frankincense in the more tourist oriented souks and shops.