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Aircraft (5 files)

PMR-D12571
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: 4X-EKI Boeing 737-86N (c-n 28587) of El Al Israeli Airlines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR-D11684
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: 4X-EKF Boeing 737-8HX (c/n 29638) of El Al Israel Airlines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR-D10909
Germany, Lower Saxony, Osnabrück: D-EDMP Aermacchi AL.60B-2 (c/n 27-6207) (ex F-BLHF) . Picture courtesy of Heiner Schliehe. Germany, Lower Saxony, OsnabrÃ¼ck: D-EDMP Aermacchi AL.60B-2 (c/n 27-6207) (ex F-BLHF) . Picture courtesy of Heiner Schliehe.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10908
Germany, Lower Saxony, Osnabrück: D-EDMP Aermacchi AL.60B-2 (c/n 27-6207) (ex F-BLHF) . Picture courtesy of Heiner Schliehe.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10074
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: D-EDMP Aermacchi AL.60B-2 (c/n 27-6207) (Ex F-BLHF) at Albrecht Durer Airport for the airport's 25th anniversary celebrations.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (404 files)

PMR-D5887
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, desert city, dirt-track, geology, Gulf State, Islam, limestone, Middle East, Muslim, oasis, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, treeless, untamed, wild

PMR-D11250
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11249
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11248
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11246
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11245
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11244
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11243
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11242
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC).
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11005
Germany, Lower Bavaria: in the grounds of the Roemerbad Klinik, cure hotel in the spa town of Bad Gögging.
Keywords: al fresco cafe, convalescence, peaceful, picturesque, rehabilitation, relaxing, sanatorium

PMR000-04
Morocco, Marakech: (1962 picture, before restoration) the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7565
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7564
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7563
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7562
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7561
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. A jacaranda tree is flowering in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7418
Morocco, Fez: facade of the Alaouite Royal Palace (Dar al Makhzen).
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Fes

PMR-D7408
Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7407
Morocco, Meknes: part of the carved cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7406
Morocco, Meknes: an intricately carved panel which adorns the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb

PMR-D7405
Morocco, Meknes: carved cedar screen and part of the cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7356
Morocco: the impressive modern shopping centre, Al Mandri.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Maghreb

PMR-D6068
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6067
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6060
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the traditional musical accompaniment in the majlis.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, dishdasha, instruments, drum

PMR-D6059
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: tented majlis (place of assembly) where meals are served.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, Bedouin

PMR-D6057
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6056
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6036
Oman, Muscat: view of Old Muscat with government buildings and Al Alam Palace. In the background are the two Portuguese forts, Jalali and Mirani which defended the harbour.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D5952
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, isolated, expedition

PMR-D5951
Oman: inside a Bedouin "tent" in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, shade, cool, shelter, carpets

PMR-D5950
Oman: youngsters at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, children, kids

PMR-D5949
Oman: a "petrol station" at a Bedouin camp in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5948
Oman: a mosque, alone in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5947
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5946
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5945
Oman: Desert Nights Camp, in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5944
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5943
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5942
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5941
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5940
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5939
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: overnight cabins arranged in a circle around the central pavilion.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5938
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light flying wing giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, aerial, desert

PMR-D5937
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands: sand dunes in late afternoon light.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, light & shade, picturesque, photogenic

PMR-D5936
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruisers in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5935
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5934
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5933
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light aircraft giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5932
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: mixed vegetation near the entrance to the wadi.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, rocky, picturesque, palm trees

PMR-D5931
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology

PMR-D5930
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5929
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5928
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5927
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5926
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5925
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: recreational area adjacent to the cafe and lifeguard post.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5924
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5923
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5922
Oman: colourful Bougainvillea flowers near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, blooms, bush, shrub, botany, flora

PMR-D5921
Oman: Landcruisers lined up outside a Pakistani restaurant during a mealstop near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, roadside cafe, food-stop

PMR-D5913
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: cultivated terraces adjacent to the village of A'Sheregah on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rocky, wild, geology, limestone, chasm, agriculture, crops

PMR-D5912
Oman, Saiq Plateau: kitten in Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, photogenic, cat, pet, animal

PMR-D5911
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of A'Sheragah with its terraces and falaj (irregation channel) on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5910
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a tiled doorway in the village of Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, faience, ceramic, colourful

PMR-D5909
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of Al Aqr from Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5908
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a natural water hole near the village of Al Ayn, overlooking Wadi Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5907
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the village of Al Ayn, with a terrace of gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5906
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view of the village of Al Aqr from the village of Al Ayn, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5905
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres, showing the numerous terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5904
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur in the foreground, and A'Sheragah in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5903
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5901
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with Omani drivers wearing traditional dishdashas in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5900
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5899
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5898
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5897
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5896
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5895
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5894
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5893
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view among the date palms. Most of the underplanted bananas have disappeared.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, palm-trees, grove

PMR-D5892
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: watch towers protruding from the sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, historic

PMR-D5891
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view towards Nizwa with part of the modern town.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5890
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5889
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5888
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5886
Oman: barren mountains dominate the plain east of Nizwa, approaching Birkat al Mawz.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5885
Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation

PMR-D5865
Oman, Al Hamra: a nearby sea of date palms provides a patch of green.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, trees, agriculture

PMR-D5864
Oman, Al Hamra: a goat on the roof of an empty building in the old quarter.
Keywords: curiosity, mammal, quadruped

PMR-D5863
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5862
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5861
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5860
A colourful dragonfly in Al Hamra, Oman.
Keywords: red, insect, anisoptera

PMR-D5859
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5858
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5857
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village is a green oasis in barren surroundings
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5856
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): traditional method of keeping water cool, before the time of refrigerators..
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5855
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5854
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the ruined watchtower overlooking the village.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5853
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5852
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5851
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5850
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5849
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5848
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5847
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5846
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5845
Oman: Omani drivers, dressed for 2000m. altitude, in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5844
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5843
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5842
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5841
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5840
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5839
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5838
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5837
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5836
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5835
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5834
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5833
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track

PMR-D5832
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5831
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5830
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5829
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5828
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5827
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5826
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5823
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing its full extent and the rocky spur on which it was built.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5822
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5821
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5820
Oman, Nakhal: Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times: view from the "keep", with the town and its mosque in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5819
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and part of the natural rock spur, on which it is built, of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5818
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and outer walls of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications

PMR-D5802
Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5801
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. View from the gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5799
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5798
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5797
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5796
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5179
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muhammad Ibn Muso Al Xorazmiy 783-850 AD, mathematician and astronomer, to whom we owe the terms algebra and algorithm. He was probably a native of Khiva.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, monument, statue, memorial

PMR-D5168
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: memorial complex of Imam Al-Bukhari.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5088
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5086
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5085
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5084
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D1124
Qatar, Doha: even the taxidermist has a shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1123
Qatar, Doha: pavement cafe in Al Waqif Soukh. Most people smoke a "sisha" with their drink.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1122
Qatar, Doha: a textile shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1121
Qatar, Doha: a huge range of textiles is available in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1120
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by immaculatel dressed mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1118
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1117
Qatar, Doha: traditional-style buildings of Al Waqif Soukh, with a minaret in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1116
Qatar, Doha: the state's prestigious new boulevard, Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1105
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Palm Towers, and Tornado Tower, with passing dhow. Close-up from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1103
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar, Palm Towers, Al Jassimaya Tower, and Tornado Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1100
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry moored in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1099
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers and Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1098
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1097
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1095
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Palm Tower, Burj Qatar, and Al Jassimaya Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D0655
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main prayer hall with its cupola, from the main entrance across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0654
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0653
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0652
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0651
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of a corner minaret across the marble inlaid courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0650
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0649
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: floodlit mosaic flower in the middle of each four-column pillar.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0648
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: glass windows, engraved with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0647
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view along an aisle showing the four-column supporting pillars.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0646
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mihrab facing Mecca.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0645
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0644
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the Great Hall of Prayer, with the world's largest one-piece carpet.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0643
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0642
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a crystal chandelier.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0641
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0640
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: columned galleries with cupolas surround the courtyard on four sides.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0639
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the marble courtyard and a minaret, from the arcade.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, desert city

PMR-D0638
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR-D0269
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0268
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the Mihrab.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0267
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0266
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the enormous carpet.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0265
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

The bejewelled chandelier from below.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0264
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR211-05
Israel, Akko: caravanserai Khan al-Umdan with watering place for camels in the centre of the courtyard. The clocktower (sans clock!) was added in 1906.
Keywords: Acre, galleries, arches, architecture, historic, security

PMR210-06
Israel, Jerusalem: El-Aqsa Mosque shares the temple hill with the Dome of the Rock. Its 7 aisles can accommodate 5000 worshippers. It was built between 705 and 715 AD by Kalid Al-Walid, but rebuilt in 1035 after an earthquake.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR-D3067
Bahrain, Manama: one of the stained glass windows in the dome of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3066
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. In the dome are 12 Iranian stained glass windows. The carpet was made in Scotland.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3065
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with mihrab niche.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3064
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. The carpet was made in Scotland.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3063
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - the main courtyard, paved with marble.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2922
Bahrain, Manama: Isa Cultural Centre on Al Fatih Highway.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2921
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2920
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2918
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - insect sculptures displayed near the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2917
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. The modern museum stands in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2916
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional shelters of date-palm leaves provide some respite from the sun inside the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2915
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional layout for extracting liquid syrup from dates, using a system of drainage channels. The dates were heaped to the roof and the juice was pressed out by their own weight.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2914
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2913
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2911
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2910
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2909
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2908
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2907
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2906
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2905
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2900
Bahrain, Manama: Bab al-Bahrain ("Gateway to Bahrain"), built by the British in 1945 and restored in 1986, is the heart of the old town.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D1305
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1304
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1303
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1302
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR107-11
Egypt, Gebel al Sesilla: Nobles' rock tombs (?) and balancing rock, between Kom Ombo and Edfu.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, culture

PMR-D2579
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), the mirror hall uses glass & gilding to great effect.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2578
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2577
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2576
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2575
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, showing the uniformed bandsmen lined up under the terrace, on tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2574
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), built 1865-7 combined European influences (including height) with Persian architecture.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2573
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2572
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2571
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2570
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2569
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with sumptuously decorated throne room.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2568
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2567
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2566
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2519
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The Taj al-Molk Dome, regarded as the finest brick-built dome in Persia, has survived dozens of earhquakes for more than 900 years.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2414
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D2413
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR549-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR-D2132
Oman, Muscat: closer view of the giant incense burner overlooking Al Riyam Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2131
Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2130
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2128
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2125
Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2124
Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2123
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2122
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2121
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2120
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2116
Oman, Muscat: one of the colourful "minarets" of the Al Khor Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2115
Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2114
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2113
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2112
Oman, Muscat: the lake and colourful pavilion in the Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2099
Oman, Muscat: Muttrah Fort overlooks flowerbeds on Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2087
Oman, Muscat: the newly completed Al Harthy Complex contains a large shopping centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2085
Oman, Muscat: mangroves are preserved in Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2082
Oman, Muscat: Al Riyam Park, overlooked by a giant incense burner.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2081
Oman, Muscat: traffic on Al Jaame Street in Ruwi.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR147K-13
Qatar, Doha: colourful open-air carpet store in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-12
Qatar, Doha: entrance to the largest soukh, the Al Waqif complex.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-07
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise blocks at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, the twin Palm Towers, Burj Qatar, Tornado Tower and Al Jassimaya Tower, from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-03
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry at the quayside.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-02
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from West Bay, with Al Corniche and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-01
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers. Al Bidda Tower and Qatar World Trade Centre, with flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-36
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with twin Palm Towers behind, all at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-34
Qatar, Doha: Al Jassimaya Tower, with Tornado Tower behind, both at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-31
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-30
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-27
Qatar, Doha: prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, lined with palms and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-12
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-11
Qatar, Doha: the high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre and Burj Qatar, dwarf the dhow ferry boat, moored on the quay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-09
Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR687-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view into the courtyard through the domed and arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR687-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR468-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR536-09
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) with roofed fountain for ablutions in the centre, flanked by two columns, Al-Sa'at (clock) and Al-Mal (money).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim, national heritage, artistic

PMR536-08
Syria, Damascus: the famous former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD), standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard, and dating from 788 AD (the mosaics have been much restored). Behind, the AL-Arous (Brides') Minaret, from the 11th century.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-06
Syria, Damascus: Al Nawfara Coffee Shop, a popular place for a drink in the old quarter, near the east entrance to the Umayyad Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR534-09
Iraq, Baghdad: Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use. View from the gardens at the back of the building.
Keywords: architecture, cupola, dome, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-08
Iraq, Baghdad: main gate of the Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-06
Iraq, Baghdad: modern jewellery and silversmiths' bazaar, opposite the Medrese Al-Mustansariya main gate.
Keywords: architecture, buying, selling, silver, gems, market, soukh, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-04 (2)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the first-floor gallery.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR534-04 (1)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR531-02
Iraq, Samarra: Ma'shouq Palace ("Lovers' Palace") stands about 10 kilometres north-west of the town on a plateau. It was built in the 9th century by Al-Mu'tadhid before he moved to Baghdad.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, archeology, archeological

PMR530-12
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; the main entrance and two minarets, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-11
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; this entrance is completely silvered.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-10
Iraq, Samarra: view of the Great Mosque, built in 852 AD, from the top of the spiral minaret (Al-Malwiya = spiral shaped). It is in the course of reconstruction.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, archeological, archeology, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-08
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
One of the courtyards, surrounded by arcades.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-07
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
Courtyard from the outer wall parapet; single storey buildings provide accommodation, the state rooms being at the rear.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-06
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
View of the fortress/palace from the road.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-04
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Abbas, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Al Hussein, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
street entrance to the shrine.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-02
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
view of the shrine from the main street.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-01
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
entrance to the shrine, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR528-02
Iraq: reed house, as used by the marsh arabs of Shatt-Al-Arab, in a group of date palms. Rotel parked to left.
Keywords: traditional houses, Mesopotamia, dwelling, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR528-01
Iraq: reed house, as used by the marsh arabs of Shatt-Al-Arab.
Keywords: traditional houses, Mesopotamia, dwelling, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR526-10
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: main gateway and clocktower from the street.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, mosaics, mosque

PMR526-09
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: one of the alcoves with colourfully ornate tiling, which surround the courtyard, for the accommodation of pilgrims.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-08
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: pilgrims in the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-07
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the richly ornamented entrance to the shrine itself, taboo to non-believers.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-06
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the shrine with portico and two of the four gilded minarets.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, historic, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-05
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the entrance gateway, from the inner courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR131K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai and now housing a museum, is home to dozens of nesting Pallid Swifts.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the dhow-shaped luxury hotel, 321 metres high, was opened in 1999 on its island off the Jumeirah coast. At the top are twin helicopter landing pads.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reminiscent of a 1950s juke box, the blue and red Al Meraikhi Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel complex from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, late afternoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-29
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Al Safa Street interchange, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, around midday.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-26
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1878, is the oldest extant building in Dubai, and now houses the Dubai Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: traditional arab dhow, preserved on a plinth near Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel over an arm of the Palm-Jumeirah development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-36
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the Burj al Arab luxury hotel from the monorail Gateway Station.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel on its island, designed to resemble a billowing sail, with helicopter landing pads at the top.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR121K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: rear gallery of the courtyard, with its twin corner minarets,107 metres high.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-04
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-03
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main courtyard (17,000 square metres) is inlaid with floral designs.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-35
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the cannon in Al Ettihad Square, with the curving glass facade of the Marks and Spencer Building and Etisalat Building, surmounted by a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-34
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-30
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: lake with fountain in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with modern tower blocks in the Al Hosn district in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-22
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Etisalat Building, crowned with a ball, on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum Street, Marks and Spencer Building behind with the curving glass facade.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-21
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-20
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-13
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR120K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR118K-32
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. The Roman Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a).
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-27
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The scant remains of the Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a). Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR117K-20
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View along the formidable defence walls and extensive "glacis", which prevented attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-19
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-18
Jordan, Al-Karak: flowers of Pink Viper's Grass (Scorzonera papposa) growing on the castle ramparts.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert, flora, botany

PMR117K-17
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View from the battlements of the surrounding countryside and cultivated fields.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR117K-16
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-18
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR116K-17
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR116K-16
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR116K-15
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR116K-13
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: View of the mountains from a sand dune near the road to Al-Munayshir.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR116K-12
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: The road to Al-Munayshir, just outside the reservation.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR115K-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture:The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury);
two Winged Victories apppear between the columns of the upper storey.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Lower storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) displays 6 columns with floral capitals; the forecourt filling with visitors.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), 43 metres high; the figures at ground level may represent the sons of Zeus.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-36
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR095K-18
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view of Tekerkiba in the Wadi Al-Hayat and one of the desert camps with its straw huts.
Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR095K-15
Libya, Al-Fejej: young camels in a coral awaiting the Thursday market.
Keywords: Maghreb, Al-Fjij, Al-Fjeaj, dromedaries, Sahara Desert

PMR095K-14
Libya, Al-Fejej: young camels in a coral awaiting the Thursday market.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, dromedaries, Al-Fjeaj, Al-Fjij

PMR077K-23
Germany, Baden- Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the market square with the old Kornhaus (Gothic) on the far side.
Keywords: heritage, al fresco food, street cafe, mediaeval, half timbered houses, timber frame houses, Gothic architecture, historic

PMR053K-24
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: The sole surviving mosque in Toledo, "Cristo de la Luz", formerly Bab-al-Mardum, built in 999/1000 AD.

PMR024K-18
Singapore: Ceiling fresco of assembled gods and godesses (Brahma, Sarasvati, Krishna, Ganesh et al.) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.

PMR022K-19
UAE, Dubai: View of Deira, Al Maktoum Bridge and Creekside Park from the Dubai Cable Car.
Keywords: architecture

PMR022K-18
UAE, Dubai: Ostrich race track on the bank of Dubai Creek, with Al Maktoum Bridge over the creek in the background.
Keywords: entertainment, ostrich racing

PMR022K-17
UAE, Dubai: Open air theatre on the bank of Dubai Creek, with Al Maktoum Bridge over the creek in the background.
Keywords: entertainment, stage

PMR017K-13
Syria, Damascus: Former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque, standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard. Closer view of the mosaics, dating from 788 AD, but frequently restored.
Keywords: middle east, religion, Mohamed, Islam, muslim

PMR016K-08
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; this entrance is completely silvered.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim, faience

PMR016K-06
Iraq, Samarra: The spiral minaret (Al-Malwiyah = spiral shaped) of the Samarra Mosque, once the largest mosque in the world of Islam, rises 52 metres to a flat platform on the top.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-04
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The former mosque, giving onto an inner courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-03
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. One of the galleries alongside the courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-02
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. View of the courtyard from the roof.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-01
Iraq, Kerbela: Shrine of the Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby. Entrance to the shrine, from the courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, faience, Muslim, religion, Mohammed, Islam

PMR074K-13
Spain, Lanzarote: "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: a spiral stairway leads down into a volcanic crater which provides access to the domed restaurant. Above: the museum of farmers' and craftsmens' implements.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-12
Spain, Lanzarote: "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: the flight of steps leading down from the monument to the patio, shaded by palm trees.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR074K-11
Spain, Lanzarote; "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: the doorway leading to the dazzling white courtyard.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR548-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Bur Juman Shopping Centre (left) and the new Business Centre on Khalid ibn al Waleed Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR686-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the four minarets seen from an arcaded gallery across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR686-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and largest dome, over the entrance to the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR686-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery, with semi-precious stone inlays on the columns.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR672-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Al Musallah Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, minarets, Muezzin

PMR671-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Dubai Dusit Hotel (with divided base) in the centre and Al Manara Tower directly opposite on the other side of the road, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 1 p.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Al-Murooj Rotana Hotel Complex in the foreground, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR626-12
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the dazzling white and green patio leads to a museum of traditional crafts and a huge, circular restaurant in an extinct volcano crater.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, traditional architecture, monument to the peasant

PMR626-11
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the 15 metre monument was assembled in 1968 from old fishing boat drinking water canisters welded together, and represents a peasant with his traditional assistants, an ass and a dromedary.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, monument to the peasant, modern sculpture

PMR626-10
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the 15 metre monument was assembled in 1968 from old fishing boat drinking water canisters welded together, and represents a peasant with his traditional assistants, an ass and a dromedary. The monument is surrounded by vines growing in "picon" (volcanic gravel), each with its own semi-circular protecting wall against the wind.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, monument to the peasant, modern sculpture

PMR616-08
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: small cafe with outside tables in an intimate square of the old town.
Keywords: restaurant, eating and drinking, al fresco meals

PMR613-09
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. A bar and cafe occupies one of the restored houses with overhanging second storey.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, al fresco eating and drinking, pastel colours

PMR666-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the U.A.E.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and the largest dome, over the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR666-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of one of the four minarets and the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR664-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery").
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR650-10
Libya, Tripoli: palm trees in Green Square or Martyrs' Square with part of Tripoli Castle or Red Castle (Al Saraya al-Hamra) in the background.
Keywords: Maghreb, fort, fortress, street scene, architecture

PMR650-09
Libya, Tripoli: a banner showing Colonel Muammar Gaddafi exorting environmental awareness on his people, hanging from the wall of Tripoli Castle or Red Castle (Al-Saraya al-Hamra), built on the site of the Roman castrum.
Keywords: Maghreb, architecture, street scene

PMR644-02
Libya, Fezzan: Rotel bus and trailer parked by the road to Al-Aweinat, with the Jebel Acacus Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR643-03
Libya, Fezzan, Al-Aweinat: negotiating a purchase at one of the local jewellery stalls.
Keywords: Maghreb, souvenir stall, haggling, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR642-07
Libya, Fezzan, Al-Fejej: a graveyard of the Garamantes, the Berber people who lived here about 2000 years ago. A mound of baked clay was raised over each grave, now much weathered.
Keywords: Maghreb, Al-Fjij, Al-Fjeaj, barren, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, ancient civilisation

PMR641-11
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view of Gebraoun oasis and the now deserted village from the adjacent sand dune. The population was relocated by the government in 1991 to Gabraoun al-Jadid.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, palm trees, sand-dune landscape, barren, Mandara Lakes

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