Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: palace

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.

The palace of Sultan Qaboos. Probably out at the time otherwise I am sure he would have invited us in for coffee.

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.