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Is one of the characteristics of the personal dagger of Oman, the Omani men was characterized by the appearance that this is one of the most important items of masculine elegance, and the dagger made of pure silver, which was derived from melting silver coins in circulation long after the separation, including iron, a process that could take more accurate of the month, but the time was spent on the larger process of engraving on the silver plates There are two ways to carved dagger are: Embossment Bakula: The screws used strictly for the silver engraving plate that requires patience and skill to show the artistic carvings as well. Altkasir inscription: a second way in which the jeweler threads used to decorate the silver dagger, and this is in the drafting of the new dagger. There are many types of knives are Alenzuani, which is characterized by large size compared to instill in the Balsouri Qurnat nails in the form of a small star or rectangle, and there is also a dagger Saidi attributed to the royal family and the dagger and other deserts, and the difference comes from the size and form of the metal and the type of dagger, which makes or applied to it. And knives of different types with common features and consist of the following parts: Century (the handle): vary from one region to another and the most expensive price that handles made from rhino or a century, giraffes, and sandalwood and marble are the alternative raw materials for the manufacture of the handle. Naslp (Shakrah dagger): on the one hand and the different strength and quality and is one of the determinants of the value and importance of dagger. The value in the Horn and dagger Naslp, Valqtaap, and chest, and then the ring (bottom of the handle), so to say, according to the prevailing (and treasury decorations) at the same time. Dagger of Oman, which will feature conservation, Findr not see the man Eetmntq Omani dagger in a ceremony in an official reception, especially among elders and dignitaries in the national and private events such as the Koran and the wedding, and honor, and others. The dagger was a basis for the old self-defense, it is now one of the stylish accessories and supplies that are not prima facie abandoned by Valemani keen to acquire donated or Kthvp technical fantastic.

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It is well known that the majority of trade in the Arabian Peninsula since the time of the Prophet (r) and before that had been Palmkabdp Salp good or service, and the money used at that time was the Byzantine and Sasanian. The first currency in the Islamic world in Damascus in 77 m in the era of the Umayyad state, where a golden dinar Umayyad. History records the first Islamic Mint House in the Arabian Peninsula, Oman, was due for the year 81 AH 700 m, where he was beaten the first coins bore the name of Oman and the silver dirham in the era of the Umayyad Caliph al-Malik ibn Marwan which is important ahead of Oman in the field of coins , and the first known piece of copper with the name of Sohar is issued on behalf of 41 e and to the spirit of Ben Sahar is available. Thanks to its geographical and cultural continuity with the various peoples since ancient times has played an important trading Oman, Omani sailors had to know the ways of trade along the length of the coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the honor of Africa, India and the Far East, and through the exercise of trade-known Omani money gained many countries. The clearest evidence of the kind of old money in circulation in Oman, was discovered in the state of Snaw year 1979, where the treasure was found to contain many of the ancient Sasanian coins and the Umayyad and Abbasid Vdinin in addition to the two pieces that appeared without a history of some researchers that they struck by order of Imam Ghassan bin Abdullah (807 824 m). Centers mintage in Oman (Dhofar), as has the American Society of spare money in New York in an AED 689 e, where the rulers of Bani Rasul were in Dhofar, which has the sole authority to issue coins in Amman at the time. Historical sources indicate that the Imam Sultan bin Saif Elierbi spent 12 years in the building of the great Nizwa Fort which historians say that the cost of the Coca-Rabyat India, suggesting that the money was the main currency of India in Oman at that time, no doubt about that winning trade the export of horses, dates, gum and pearls brought to India, to oman, gold coins, silver and copper, which was Escha Delhi Sultans. Among the most famous European currencies used in Oman and the Arabian Peninsula Maria Theresa dollars locally known as the French and the riyal was a huge demand for it, to the extent that the house was beating the Austrian continue printing of the currency even after the death of Maria Teresa in 1780, while maintaining the same date engraved on the currency for a long time . Because of this large piece (Maria Theresa dollars) is not within the range of groups including the youngest, and facilitate domestic transactions, was the Indian coins (silver and copper) is traded to fill this gap in the absence of a national currency. That, in the era of Mr. Said bin Sultan, the Maria Theresa dollars and Indian currency is the currency used in Muscat and Zanzibar, and copper coins were called (that he and the gas). When Mr. Said bin Brgsh government in Zanzibar has been issued a special coin minted in Zanzibar carved out in Brussels in 1299 e, and the indefinite currency riyal (silver), which is taken from the European and Albisp (copper) and taken from the Indian system. In the era of Sultan Faisal bin Turki appeared with the first money in the name of Muscat and the 1311 e Galali a castle, and were used side by side with Maria Theresa dollars. In the year 1939 is the Sultan Bin Saeed Timor strike coins (Albisp) and carved out a national emblem, and carried the name of Dhofar, the decree of God, confident Timor Said bin Sultan of Muscat and Oman, and then half riyal Zvari appeared in 1948 in the form of currency, silver, and it national motto, then and in 1958 appeared rial Saidi, a silver coin. The first of a unified national currency in the form of securities and coins are RIYAL Saidi, began trading in the month of May in 1970 and was widely accepted in all parts of the country. Upon taking up of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said gave an audience to the new currency has played a key role in the transformation of Oman into a modern, managed his wisdom to guide the country's resources to bring about social and economic transformation and overall development in all walks of life. The first substantial contribution of money in the process of Oman is the commemoration of the first steps taken by the King, it was ordered to take the money that is Biskha in 1971 the Sultanate of Oman to reflect the name of national unity, and then changed the name of the currency unit of the Saudi riyal to the Omani rial Saidi. In July 23, 1972, which marks the second anniversary of National Day, the second edition of Oman's currency in circulation, the resolution of the Monetary Board the place of criticism of the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat in 1974 to resolve the Central Bank of Oman replaced the Monetary Council of Oman, and in 1976 the development of the third edition banknotes into circulation in the sixth anniversary of National Day 1976 In July 23, 1982 on the Renaissance of Oman Central Bank issued a paper cash in 50 SAR, and M. 1/1/1985 Central Bank issued a paper coin category baisas 200 and the paper has attracted more than one banknote quarter riyals (250 baisas), and thus became the categories of the Omani riyal is the currency of paper: 100 baisas 200 baisas 500 baisas Real (1000 baisas) 5 SR 10 SR 20 SR 50 Omani rials, but the most coins in circulation are 5 Pisat 10 baisas Pisat 25 and 50 baisas, and in the same year (ie 1985) the Central Bank of Oman has begun the replacement of the third edition of a series of new banknotes bearing the image of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may God preserve him, and this is the fourth version of the monetary exchange In addition to Oman is reviewed by the Central Bank to issue commemorative coins to mark the important events and national events in the march of the blessed Renaissance.

Table of Oman

Oman is full of tables with many dishes and food items, depending on the different roots and different regions of the Sultanate of events where those items. People's food is famous Alquboli, which is a mixture of rice and meat, cook together, with the addition of certain spices to it ..The main meal Alquboli for Omanis, in addition to that of the main foods in wedding banquets and events ..There Mash (mix of wheat and meat), and Aersip (mashed rice with meat or chicken), and Aersip of the items eaten by the morning of the Eid days. Oman and the table full of many types of bread and pasta ..There is bread Alrhall, Almradwv, diskettes, Knfruc. As for the desserts in the round of Oman, Vtterpa candy at the top of this table is known as the sultanate of the countries of the region between the distinctive Omani sweets Balhel, saffron and rose water .. In addition, there are Gruel (rift), which is a mixture of bread and Gravy, meat or chicken. On holidays, (Id al-Fitr and Id al-Adha) is a very special round of Oman and the rituals of certain meat cooking habits in the inheritance of Al Adahi Omanis.

*** Omani Frankincense ***

Gum tree has been through the journey, in the presence of us make a huge historic bridge between the ancient civilizations of the world by more than 7 thousand years.They moved in convoys and trade routes from the arduous Dhofar in southern Oman, to the shores of southern Iraq, and to the Levant and ancient Egypt, and even the Palestinian coastal Gaza, including the ships which carried the fruits of the tree Zvarip to European countries, especially ancient Rome. Growing trees known as the Omani frankincense Burevlia Sakra (BOSWLLIA SACRA) altitudes up to about five meters, and this type of tree as well as the trees are the Murr family tree Albkhurip which is characterized by the presence of members Ratengjip sewers in bark. In early April of each year, and that the temperature tends to rise, even the workers to collect benefits, (Btjrih) tree in multiple places, Valdharbp the first call (Signature) and is intended to scrape the veneer of its members and trunk, followed by those strike means Ndouh sticky milky color, quickly freeze Fitrkouna Thus, for a period of 14 days or so.And tracking the process of the fruits of the second smear as a second tier of quality in this the first time, as well as the fact that the quantities produced, including non-commercial. The combination of the real start two weeks after the second of defamation, where they click the tree for the third time, in this case smack of the Milky liquid is good quality, which is commercially from various aspects, and the color of your ads to zero. Gum trees and beaten is not random, but is a process requiring special technical skills to an expert hand, and strikes are different from a tree to another, depending on its size, and harvest will continue for a period of three months, the average production per tree, about ten kilograms of fruit, with a the output of the Dhofar Governorate in the year to seven per thousand tons, which could be the initial value of about 30 million riyals. Dhofar Governorate population using drinking water in the fruit, where it is believed to help (Adrar), as it makes the water pure and cool in the summer time, and chewing gum is used as an important industry in the incense used in many social events, the customs associated with marriage and childbirth, and has been mentioned and praised by the (Ibn Sina), where he says (it heals all diseases Oman is still chewing gum, which is the best kind of chewing gum in the world, required in many countries of the world, where they are introduced in the manufacture of the valleys, powders, oils, perfumes, candles and special, in addition to its use in many places of worship around the world.

Architecture of Oman

El Omrane Omani fuss since the foot and in the commends invented buildings and palaces, which in the present archaeological evidence tell the Arab and Islamic Art Architecture. The spread in the cities of Oman Forts, which symbolize the originality of its civilization and striking at the root of history, as the towers were built on mountains and highlands overlooking the city guarded by Kidd aspirants. Often associated with the emergence and expansion of the city of Oman is the presence of water Falaj, and as a means to defend the castle or fortress, when the people making the digging Falaj track under the fortress town, where traditional authority, assuring continuous and first need water for drinking and ablution and other before it is distributed according to the time-division on agricultural holdings, and were expanded over the town, built in the vicinity of the Falaj and around the perimeter of the fort. The city, the preservation of the Omani architectural splendor of the compacted houses regularly built on the slopes of the mountains and valleys on the banks, and is characterized by Bacharfat doors and windows are decorated and adorned. The physical movement witnessed in the Sultanate in the reign of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said gave a leap and broad, so that changed the face of life in the valleys and mountains and the valley and the coast, and in spite of the use of the latest equipment and modern methods in construction, have maintained Omani architecture inherent nature of the old mixed with the Omani heritage Modern Architecture. This has resulted in about the mix of modern architecture on behalf of modern Oman in a coordinated and harmonious distinguish cities and urban communities by Oman adds more beauty, and takes into account the trend in the physical assets of the Arab-Islamic architecture and to adapt to the circumstances and the nature of the environment. Omani architecture has proved its superiority and originality of her several times during the Arab Cities Organization Award for the best architecture on the level of the Arab world. In 1986, won the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman awarded the first session of the Organization of Arab Cities Arab architect best draft in that it carries the personal qualities of the Arab-Islamic architecture with the architectural elements and features of local wood and ornate building, appropriate to the circumstances of the environment and the design approval to the idea of the open courtyard who works on the introduction of natural light and renew the air in sufficient quantities, which is along the lines of the historic palaces built in different Islamic eras. In 1992 the building market, Nizwa won the award for Best English architect as one of the architectural monuments that have been implemented on the Arab and Islamic character of the traditional, with a consistent design and consistent with the historic buildings adjacent to the market, Nizwa Fort, the most important historical building which dates back to 1668. City Hall also won the prize home in the Arab Towns Organization in 1995, with the Muscat Municipality won the prize as best project architect English, combines the municipal building between the old and inadequate Muscat modern architectural lines, and consistent with the environment and climate in Oman, and the finishes and glass Almahq new addition art, architecture along with Oman and the blue-tiled building contracts and gap procedure. The Sultanate's award-winning Arab Towns Organization result of its inherent architectural heritage of ancient Arab and Islamic features.

Omani masters of the sea

Geographical location has been occupied by General Oman has made the greatest impact Omani seafarers since ancient times, the historical reputation of freedom, that this site is between the exit and entrance to the Arabian Gulf Sea on India's greatest trade route leading west to the east coast of Africa and east to India, Malaysia, China, in view of the difficulty of communication by road to neighboring areas such as Bahrain, Hadhramout Omani therefore looked towards the sea.

Omanis have sought to obtain a livelihood therefore Irtadoa the sea in pursuit of trade with neighboring peoples, and is at the forefront of Omani sailors manned the seas and oceans since the ancient times and were one of the first ancient peoples used sail and the mast is not surprising therefore to describe the people of ancient Sumerian sources Oman manned maritime navigation, and Hassuna calling Oman's four thousand years before the name of free Kpnaiin also mentioned in an era of ship Cljy about 2050 BC. Historical sources indicate that the ancient Omani at the end of the third century BC, had they had the greatest fleet after Cordova was an effective means in the transfer of the civilization of Babylon, Port Somp to India and Persia and the civilizations that take the Indian astronomy, philosophy, mathematics and astrology, and the features of civilization and progress, and Ages before Alilinstip several centuries.

We may not go beyond the truth if we said that the strength of the historic Amman freedom and vice versa has been mentioned in the writings of Ptolemy of Oman to fame and glory, which was a source of pride but rather by the activity of the sea and navigation, and not through the activity of land. The Persians sought to compete in the era of Omani Dara large 521-485 BC, however, including the Omani Itsvo by the will and determination has fought for these plans were thwarted attempts and as the Persians did not affect the activity of marine discovery of the king of Egypt Alieleni through direct sea between Egypt and India Depending on the monsoon.

When the Romans emerged as a global power, between 50 to 200 m did not affect much on the activity of the marine and the emergence of the State of Oman in Sassanid Persia in 225 entered in the competition with the Navy of Oman, they founded a powerful fleet occupied by parts of the east and south of the Arabian Peninsula, including Oman, however, Omani confronted them after they have regained their strength and then Takbohem on the Persian shores and occupied the coastal and southern areas of the.

With the end of the sixth century AD have a naval force composed of the Persians and the Ahbash, Greece, Somalia with a view to the removal of sovereignty from the Omani navy, prompting Balamanyen to deal with such a force, especially Ahbash who were able to occupy Yemen and Oman repeated defeats of the landing of these forces resulted in the return of sovereignty to the Sea of Oman East.

Historical sources indicate that the masters of the sea of Oman was to have a full knowledge of the seas and oceans, both in the East Sea, which the Omanis fought their ships, despite the seriousness of Omusbanda and mountain or water Mzaigaha the West, it was related to the Gulf Arab Omanis Pmaosmah the sea or the barbaric Zinj south of the island, which ends Guenblo and the country's depravity and Bulwark protective of the far reaches of the Earth has reached Zinj Omani commercial ships to the east coast of Africa and are accustomed to sailing in the sea and in the barbaric Massoudi says ((the people of the Omani boats that ply the Gulf to the Sea Island Guenblo Zinj In this city between Muslims and infidels Zinj of the Omanis, who reminded us of the employers claim that the craft known as the Gulf and they know Balbrberi Sea and the country's Berber Jfinu)).Elsewhere in the promoter says gold Mas'udi ((Those people who ride the sea of any of the people of Zinj Sea of Oman Alozd)).

The Mas'udi in more than one subject in his book on the skill of Oman Noakzy and the amount of sovereignty over the Sea of China, India, Sind, Zinj Kulzm, Yemen, and Abyssinia, it was a link between Sohar and Guenblo through direct navigation is the same way he has pursued his Mas'udi in the wind and sometimes pay the ships away Guenblo on getting straight to the coast of Africa.

Bahla Fort

Fort Bahla important castles of the Sultanate of Oman, which have been listed among the World Heritage List

Location: the interior state Bahla

In the Declaration: the first is the interior which had been included within the World Heritage Organization and adopted by the UNESCO cultural reserve in the Sultanate of Oman on 29 \ 12 \ 1987 at its twelfth meeting, and in Brazil and has protected oasis Bahla their markets and traditional alleys of old mosques and archaeological and fence with a length of approximately 13 km and construction dates back to the period before Islam.