Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: sultansmosque

The S corner of the main prayer hall. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman

Marble niche detail in the Islamic Indian tradition. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat Oman.

Pietra dura niche detail in the Islamic Indian tradition. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.

Central minaret and part of the southern facade of the main prayer hall. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.

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.

Someone must have fun with the dusting. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.

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.

The minaret and entrance archway leading to the court of the main prayer hall. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.