Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine July 2014 | Page 140

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Travel | Muscat

Sultans have walked the deserts of Oman
since Ahmad bin Said al-Busaidi’s reign began
in 1744. As the sands of time have fallen,
the land of the khanjar has emerged
as a diamond destination.

Words by Joe Worthington

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